Epinal-Mirecourt Airport – EPL
Epinal-Mirecourt Airport is located in Juvaincourt, France. It serves the areas of Epinal and Mirecourt and is operated by the CCI des Vosges. The public airport goes by the IATA code EPL and the ICAO code LFSG. It sits at an elevation 1,084 feet above mean sea level and its coordinates are 48°19′29″N 006°04′01″E. There is one runway, which is oriented at a 08/26 designation. It measures 8,858 feet and has an asphalt surface. In addition to chartered and private flights, the airport also handles cargo flights from time to time.
Best Time to Visit
The airport is found 19 miles from Epinal and just 3.7 miles from Mirecourt in the Vosges department of the Grand Est region of France. It was built in 1953 and served as a NATO over-spill base, but it never had permanent units consigned to it although it was used for drill and exercise. It is the main airport in Javaincourt, a local commune. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Contrexeville, Laxou, Nancy, and Vandoeuvre-le-Nancy.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of gorgeous hotels and motels in the area served by the Epinal-Mirecourt Airport. One of the best-reviewed properties is the Logis Hotel Burnel et la Cle des Champs, which is located just 1 mile from the airport. Another great hotel option is Mercure Vittel. It is found 9 miles away.
An alternate airport for the Epinal-Mirecourt Airport is the Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport, which is located in Metz, France, roughly 50 miles away.