Dunkerque – Les Moëres Airfield
Airport in Dunkerque
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Dunkerque – Les Moëres Airfield (ICAO: LFAK) is a recreational aerodrome in Les Moëres, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) east of Dunkerque, Nord, France.
AirporttypeRestricted use
OperatorSyndicat Intercommunal des Dunes de Flandre
LocationDunkerque
ElevationAMSL−3 ft (−0.91 m)
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| Airport type | Restricted use | ||||||||||
| Operator | Syndicat Intercommunal des Dunes de Flandre | ||||||||||
| Location | Dunkerque | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | −3 ft (−0.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 51°2′32″N 2°33′11″E | ||||||||||
| Website | www.aeroclub-dunkerque.com | ||||||||||
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History
Unfar from the then front line, the airfield served French and Belgian aviators in World War I.
Characteristics
- Terrain elevation : -1 metre
- Runway : 07/25 grass, 638x50m
- Two hangars for club planes
- Ultralight aviation activity on adjacent terrain
Aeroclubs on the airfield
- Dunkerque aeroclub
- Ultralight aviation club Les Cigognes, on a zone (200x35m) next to the main airfield
Events
- Annual meeting in June.
Planes
- 2 Robin DR400 (F-GDEM and F-GMOA)
- 2 Piper PA28 (F-GFJJ and F-GMSE)
