Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport – RNS
Locally known as Aéroport de Rennes–Saint-Jacques, Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport is a public-use airport in the Brittany region, which is currently operated by CCI Rennes. This minor international airport, whose IATA airport code is RNS, is located six kilometers from the southwestern side of the city of Rennes, France, in the Ille-et-Vilaine department. The airport once served as a Luftwaffe military airfield when the Germans conquered the region in June 1940. When Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport was finally liberated in August 1944, it was transformed into a USAAF Ninth Air Force combat field. It was only in November of that same year when the airfield was returned to the French civil control.
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The Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport has three runways, two of which are paved. The main airstrip, which is 2,100 meters in length, can accommodate planes carrying 180 passengers. It is also capable of handling Boeing 757 and 767, Ilyushin IL-76, and Airbus A310 aircraft for cargo. Meanwhile, the secondary paved airstrip, spanning to a length of 850 meters, is basically for light motorized planes used in either business or leisure. If you’re coming into the country via Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport, you should not miss the chance to drop by the town of Rennes and see its beautiful sites.
On this page it is easy to search for Rennes, France airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Rennes, France (RNS-Saint-Jacques) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the RNS airport.
Most of these RNS
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 Rennes, 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 RNS airport are Musee de Bretagne, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rennes, and Musee de Bretagne.
Map of Rennes, France Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Rennes, France (RNS-Saint-Jacques)
If you planning to travel to Rennes, France (RNS-Saint-Jacques), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 4:26 AM.
The temperature feels like 56.9 with a humidity level of 80 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 80 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 2, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 10 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 7:40 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/15
Light shower rain
58°F
High: 59°F
Low: 50°F
Precipitation: 65%
Thursday
5/16
Overcast clouds
57°F
High: 62°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/17
Overcast clouds
58°F
High: 64°F
Low: 50°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
5/18
Overcast clouds
58°F
High: 66°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/19
Overcast clouds
60°F
High: 68°F
Low: 54°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
5/20
Overcast clouds
61°F
High: 68°F
Low: 53°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Rennes, France RNS airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free RNS airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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