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General aviation gateway serving the Lot valley in southern France.
Location
Cahors, France
Cahors Lalbenque Airport (IATA: ZAO, ICAO: LFCC) is a small general aviation aerodrome located near Lalbenque, approximately 15 kilometres south of Cahors in the Lot department of southern France. It primarily serves private pilots, flight training, and light aircraft operations rather than scheduled commercial air services.
The airport sits at an elevation of around 912 feet (278 metres) above sea level on the Causse plateau. It features a single asphalt runway and basic facilities suited to general aviation. The surrounding region is known for its medieval heritage, the Cahors wine appellation, and black truffle production centred around Lalbenque.
Despite holding an IATA code, Cahors Lalbenque sees no regular commercial airline traffic and functions primarily as a local aeroclub and light aviation facility. It plays a modest role in regional connectivity for private and business aviation in the Lot valley.
Getting to & from
The airport can be reached by car from central Cahors in approximately 20 minutes via local roads, with no dedicated public transport link.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate regular services at Cahors Lalbenque Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located near the village of Lalbenque, renowned for its weekly black truffle market.
- ›Sits at approximately 912 feet (278 m) elevation on the Causse de Limogne plateau.
- ›Primarily used for aeroclub activities, flight training, and private aviation.
- ›Holds an IATA code (ZAO) despite having no scheduled commercial services.
- ›Features a single asphalt runway suitable for light and medium general aviation aircraft.
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