Dole-Jura Airport – DLE
Dole-Jura Airport is a regional airport, which is also known as the Franche-Comte Regional Airport. It is located in Travaux, Jura, France. Working under the IATA code DLE and the ICAO code LFGJ, the airport serves Dijon, Besancon, and Dole. It also serves the neighboring cities and towns. The public airport is owned by the local government and is operated by CCI du Jura. DLE sits at an elevation of 645 feet above mean sea level and its coordinates are 47°02′34″N 005°26′06″E.
Best Time to Visit
The airport is mostly used for general aviation purposes with a few commercial airline services. Dole-Jura Airport is just 4 miles from the center of Dole. During World War II, it suffered attacks by the allied forces; it was later liberated, repaired, and made ready for commercial use. There are two runways, the first one is 9,186 feet long and has an asphalt surface. The second one is shorter at just 2,625 feet and has a grass surface. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Dijon, Burgundy, Beaune, and Saint-Vit. Airlines that serve the airport include Air Corsica, Ryanair and TUI Fly Belgium.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are many beautiful hotels located in the area served by the Dole-Jura Airport. Hotel Restaurant La Chaumiere is a 3-star hotel located just a few miles drive from the airport, which offers a homey accommodation. Another one is the Ibis Budget Dole, which is located less than 2 miles from the airport.
An alternate airport to the Dole-Jura Airport is the Beaune Airport, which is located in Beaune, France. Another nearby facility is the Dijon-Burgundy Airport, in Dijon, France.
