Libourne - Artigues-de-Lussac Airport – XLR Libourne

The Libourne - Artigues-de-Lussac Airport (XLR) is a public civil aerodrome located in the French commune of Libourne, and is 6 miles away from the city center. It is a small, public airport that is used for the practice of leisure activities, such as light aviation. The Libourne - Artigues-de-Lussac Airport is home to the Libourne Aeroclub.

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Built in 1965, the XLR - Libourne - Artigues-de-Lussac Airport has two runways that are equipped to handle most single and twin-engine aircraft. It also has a parking area, warehouses, a restaurant, and a refueling station, making it an ideal stopover for small aircraft. As it is home to the Libroune Aeroclub, members can use the XLR Airport for its activities, such as initiation flights, baptisms of the air, and flying school. The aeroclub also hosts an aerodrome festival every summer. Close to the area are a lot of cities, including the city of Bordeaux, the center of France’s wine-growing and producing region. Other communes close to the area are the communes of Quinsac, Salaunes, and Cambes.

What to Do & Area Attractions

The airport does not have an onsite hotel, but there are several which guests can choose from within the area. Such include the La Luzernière Chambre d'Hôtes, which is 2 miles away from the airport; the Hotel Mercure Libourne Saint Emilion, a four-star hotel which is 6 miles kilometers away; and as well as the Hôtel de France.

Nearby airports include the Arcachon La Teste-de-Buch Airport, which serves the commune of Arcachon and is located in La Teste-de-Buch, and the Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, an international airport in Mérignac that serves Bordeaux.