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Enghien Moisselles Airfield

Coordinates: 49°02′44″N 02°21′07″E / 49.04556°N 2.35194°E / 49.04556; 2.35194
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Enghien Moisselles Airfield

Aérodrome d'Enghien Moisselles
Summary
Airport typeRestricted
OperatorAéroclub "Les Ailerons"
ServesEnghien-les-Bains and Moisselles
LocationMoisselles, Attainville and Ézanville
Coordinates49°02′44″N 02°21′07″E / 49.04556°N 2.35194°E / 49.04556; 2.35194
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LFFE is located in France
LFFE
LFFE
Location of airport in France
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
07/25 2,428 740 Asphalt

Enghien Moisselles Airfield is located in the communes of Moisselles, Attainville and Ézanville. It is used for the practice of light aviation, ultralight aviation and model aircraft.

History

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In 1931, the commune of Enghien-les-Bains, with the flying club "Les Ailerons", created the "André Chalaux" gliding school with four gliders, in the commune of Moisselles. In 1933, with the development of light aviation, the "Ailes Enghiennoises" association acquired 25 hectares[1] in Moisselles and neighboring communes of Attainville, Ezanville to establish the Enghien-Moisselles airfield. The purchase was subsidised by the state which provided 50% of the budget for land and development. The field opened in 1934-1935 and its operation was entrusted to the Aéroclub de Royan. Two hangars were built (one for planes and one for gliders), as well as a garage and a clubhouse.[1]

In 1949, Jean Michel Vernhes became president of the "Les Ailerons" flying club, remaining so until 1971.[2] In 1959, the Enghien-Moisselles airfield acquired the status of "light and sporting aviation airfield".[1] Since the construction of Charles de Gaulle Airport, the airfield has been put into restricted use.[3]

In 2017, runway 16/34 was removed; only 07/25 remains.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Enghien-Moisselles – ANCIENS AERODROMES". www.anciens-aerodromes.com. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  2. ^ "Aéroclub Les Ailerons - Un aéroclub historique". www.lesailerons.fr. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  3. ^ "Listes des aérodromes dont la création et la mise en service ont été autorisées | Legifrance". www.legifrance.gouv.fr. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  4. ^ "Carte VAC Enghien Moisselles" (PDF). sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr. 9 November 2017.