Chartres – Champhol Aerodrome – QTJ - Chartres
The Chartres – Champhol Aerodrome is an airport located within Chartres, France, a commune known for its impressive cathedrals. International travelers visit gothic cathedrals in the city. The airport has an IATA code of QTJ. The QTJ Chartres Airport is classified as a public airport, and is designated only as a general aviation facility.
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Owned and operated by the Chartres Metropole, the Chartres – Champhol Aerodrome sits 509 feet above sea level. It currently has two runways, one asphalt measuring 2,756 feet long and the grass airport measuring 2,953 feet long. The airport traces its history in 1909, when it first started as a small airfield. It was converted into a ground for military flying schools in 1915, and was subsequently opened to civil aircrafts. Currently, the airport has ground support buildings and an industrial park.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Clustered along Chartres’ main thoroughfare are a number of topnotch hotels passengers can choose close to the Chartres – Champhol Aerodrome Airport. The airport is located within a short walk from the Novotel Chartres Hotel, which offers spacious accommodations perfect for families. It has free Wi-Fi access as well as parking spaces. The Kyriad Chartres Hotel is a pet-friendly option with parking facilities as well as wireless internet access. The Best Wesntern Premier Grand Monarque Hotel & Spa offers luxurious rooms and a spa within the property.
