Alencon – Valframbert Airport – XAN
Alencon – Valframbert Airport is an aerodrome located in the communes of Valframbert and Cerise, France. It is mostly used for light aviation, chartered flights, practice, and other leisure activities. It serves the city of Alencon in the Orne Department. The airport’s IATA Code is XAN and its ICAO code is LFOF. Owned and operated by the City of Alencon, the airport is open to civilian use. It is also home to several flight clubs and training centers. There are two runways. Runway 1 is 2,559 feet in length and has bitumen coated surface. Runway 2 is 2,395 feet and has an uncoated surface. XAN sits at an elevation of 476 above mean sea level.
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Mostly used for practice and leisure activities, Alencon – Valframbert Airport is home to the Aercolub of Alencon. It is also associated with the Association of Aerobatics Alenconnaise and the Departmental Training Center in Gilding. Alencon – Valframbert Airport also support a model airplane group, the Alenconnais Club Aeromodels. In addition to these, it is also the headquarters of the Departmental Aeronautical Committee of Orne. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Champagne, Argentan, Le Mans, and Mayenne.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are many great hotels in the area served by the Alencon – Valframbert Airport. One of the most beautiful hotels nearby is the Hotel Inn Design Alencon Resto Novo. Another option is the Ibis Alencon.
An alternate airport to the Alencon – Valframbert Airport is the Arnage Airport, located in Les Mans, France.
