Lognes – Emerainville Aerodrome – XLG
Lognes – Emerainville Aerodrome is located in Longes, France. It serves the community, which is found about 14 miles Paris, France. This public airport is owned by the local government and is operated by Aeroports de Paris, a brand owned by the Groipe ADP. Working under the IATA Code XLG and the ICAO code LFPL, Lognes – Emerainville Aerodrome sits at an height of 109 meters above mean sea level. There are two runways. Runway 1 has an asphalt surface and measures 2,296 feet. Runway 2 measures 3,609. It is an unpaved runway with a grass surface. In 2014, the airport handled a total of 80,568 aircraft movements.
Best Time to Visit
Built in 1947, Lognes – Emerainville Aerodrome is one of the busiest airports in France, in terms of aircraft movements. It mostly serves light aviation and is open to international traffic. In addition to passenger flights XLG also handles some cargo flights. The RATP Bus 321 that goes to the Lognes Train Station serves it. It is also served by the Seine-et-Marne Express Bus, which goes to Melun and Meaux.
Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Villepinte, Gentilly, Massy, and Jagny.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of great hotels located near the airport. Some of best-reviewed ones include the 3-star Ibis Marne la Valle Emerainville and the Campanile Marne La Vallee – Torcy. These are budget-friendly hotels offering great services and amenities.
An alternate airport for the Lognes – Emerainville Aerodrome includes the Chateau Thierry Airport (XCY) in Chateau Thierry, France. Another alternate facility is the Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport, located in Paris, France.
