Chalon – Champforgeuil Airport – XCD
Established in 1935, Chalon – Champforgeuil Airport is a public airport set in Champforgeuil, France and found just 4.3 miles from Chalon-sur-Saône, France. Both communes are part of the Burgundy region with the airport serving the area with public and business flights, training flights, amd military flights. The airfield is also frequently used for leisure aviation, which includes microlight aircraft, helicopters, and parachuting. The XCD Airport is owned by the Chalon Val de Bourgogne Urban Community, also known as"Le Grand Chalon" or Greater Chalon. It is operated by the EDEIS group.
Best Time to Visit
Chalon – Champforgeuil Airport features two runways, an asphalt runway that’s 4,724 feet long and a parallel grass runway that’s 2,789 feet long. Its elevation is at 623 feet above mean sea level. With its commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly practices, the airport has been awarded the Airport Carbon Accreditation for 2019 to 2020. Aside from Chalon-sur-Saone, you can visit the attractions of the nearby Beaune.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Travelers visiting Chalon or neighboring towns have plenty of French hotels, B&Bs or guesthouses to choose from. Stay within a very short driving distance from the Chalon – Champforgeuil Airport at the ibis Style CHalon Sur Saone or Les Arondelles. The Hotel Campanile Chalon Sur Saone is also a good choice with its close proximity to the airport at about 15 minutes away by car.
There are other airports in towns around Chalon – Champforgeuil Airport that can offer an alternative to travelers, including the Dole-Jura Airport in Dole, France and the Dijon Air Base in Dijon, France.
