Europe
France
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Rhone (department)
Lyon (and vicinity)
Villefranche-sur-Saone, France
Villefranche-Tarare Airport - XVF
Villefranche-Tarare Airport is located in Villefranche-sur-Saone, France. It is a small airport serves the commune and its neighboring areas including Rhone, a department of east-central France, which has been named after the River Rhone. Owned by the local government, the airport is operated by the CCI de Villefranche. Working under the IATA code XVF and the ICAO Code LFHV, it sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet above mean sea level. There are two runways. Runway 1 has an asphalt surface and it measures 3,412 feet. Runway 2 is longer at 3,609 feet and has a grass surface.
Best Time to Visit
The airport mainly caters to small aircrafts for chartered and private flights. It is also infrequently used by aero-clubs. As of 2018, the airport does not cater to scheduled commercial flights. The airport’s coordinates are 45°55′07″N 004°38′06″E. There is control tower in the airport and communication is done via self-reporting. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Ternay, Vourles, Saint-Priest, and Solaize. Aside from being an important transport hub for the area, the airport is also used for cargo.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of charming hotels located in the area served by the Villefranche-Tarare Airport. A great hotel a bit closer to the airport is the Chateau De Bagnols, situated 1.2 miles away from the airport, which is surrounded by scenic vineyards. This hotel is considered as a historical monument. Alternate hotels located farther away include the Best Western Plus Hotel Plaisance and the Hotel Mercure Villefranche en Beaujolais Ici & La.
Alternate airports for the Villefranche-Tarare Airport include the Charnay Airport located in Macon, France. Another alternate is the Vienne Airport in Vienne, France. These alternate airports are easily accessible via bus or train.
On this page it is easy to search for Villefranche-sur-Saone, France airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Villefranche-sur-Saone, France (XVF) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the XVF airport. Most of these XVF hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Villefranche-sur-Saone, France motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the XVF airport are Jean Moulin University, Bellecour Square, and Interpol Headquarters.
