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'''Caen – Carpiquet Airport''' (French: ''Aéroport de Caen - Carpiquet)'' {{airport codes|CFR|LFRK}} is a [[civil airport]] located in [[Carpiquet]] and 6&nbsp;km west of [[Caen]],<ref name=AIP /> both ''[[Communes of France|communes]]'' of the [[Calvados (department)|Calvados]] ''[[Departments of France|département]]'' in the [[Normandy]] (formerly [[Lower Normandy]]) ''[[Regions of France|region]]'' of [[France]]. [[Chalair Aviation]] has its head offices at the airport.<ref>"[http://www.chalair.eu/index.php/en/contact-us/access Access]." ([http://www.chalair.eu/images/stories/media/AccesCaen.jpg image]). [[Chalair Aviation]]. Retrieved on 12 February 2011. "Chalair Aviation Headquarters Aéroport de Caen-Carpiquet 14650 Carpiquet France."</ref> In 2016, Caen - Carpiquet airport handled 139,016 passengers an increase of 8% over 2015.
'''Caen – Carpiquet Airport''' (French: ''Aéroport de Caen - Carpiquet)'' {{airport codes|CFR|LFRK}} is a [[civil airport]] located in [[Carpiquet]] and 6&nbsp;km west of [[Caen]],<ref name=AIP /> both ''[[Communes of France|communes]]'' of the [[Calvados (department)|Calvados]] ''[[Departments of France|département]]'' in the [[Normandy]] (formerly [[Lower Normandy]]) ''[[Regions of France|region]]'' of [[France]]. [[Chalair Aviation]] has its head offices at the airport.<ref>"[http://www.chalair.eu/index.php/en/contact-us/access Access]." ([http://www.chalair.eu/images/stories/media/AccesCaen.jpg image]). [[Chalair Aviation]]. Retrieved on 12 February 2011. "Chalair Aviation Headquarters Aéroport de Caen-Carpiquet 14650 Carpiquet France."</ref> In 2016, Caen - Carpiquet airport handled 139,016 passengers an increase of 8% over 2015.
== History ==

=== The military base (1939-1967) ===
The idea of an airfield near [[Caen]] dates back to 1926 after a visit from a military delegation.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|date=15 September 1927|title=Un aérodrome à Caen ?|url=http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k497409j/f4.image.r=a%C3%A9rodrome+carpiquet.langFR|journal=Ouest-Éclair (Caen edition)|volume=|pages=}}</ref> However, ministry of aviation decided its creation in 1930. <ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|date=29 March 1933|title=L'assemblée générale de l'aéro-club de Caen et du Calvados|url=http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k499567q/f5.image|journal=Ouest-Éclair (Caen edition)|volume=|pages=}}</ref> Work started in July 1937 and ended in March 1938.<ref name="histo">{{lien web|url=http://www.caen.aeroport.fr/web/aeroport/historique.php?menu=aeroport|titre=Aéroport de Caen - Historique|site=http://www.caen.aeroport.fr|éditeur=Aéroport de Caen|consulté le=29 août 2012}}</ref>.

Air base 720 Caen-Carpiquet is inaugurated on 17 August 1939.<ref>Thibault Richard, ''L'aventure aéronautique en Normandie (1920 - 1940)'', Condé-sur-Noireau, Éditions Charles Corlet, 2006, {{P.}}81</ref> Taken by the ''[[German Air Force|Luftwaffe]]'' in June 1940, it serves as a rear base for the [[battle of Britain]]. The runway is extended and concreted by the Germans.

In June and July 1944, during [[Invasion of Normandy|battle of Normandy]], Anglo-Canadian and German troops engaged in long and harsh fights to take control of the aerodrome. After the war, the airfield is rebuilt and refitted for the [[French Air Force|air force]].

=== Civil airport (since 1967) ===
The 16 May 1969 decree places the aerodrome under the civil aviation general secreteriat, depending on transports ministry.<ref>''Journal officiel de la République française'', 24 juin 1969, {{P.}}6452 {{lire en ligne|url=http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jopdf/common/jo_pdf.jsp?numJO=0&dateJO=19690624&numTexte=&pageDebut=06452&pageFin=}}</ref>
In the late 1960s, the platform is developped by Caen city and managed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

In May 1968, an [[Airport terminal|air terminal]] is built to welcome a public hall, service offices and a [[restaurant]].

Since March 2007, the airport has been managed by the [[Urban community of Caen la Mer|urban community Caen la Mer.]]

By the end of 2008, a Caen - [[Orly Airport|Paris-Orly]] airline is created with two round trips from Monday to Friday. This is a second regular line, after Caen - [[Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport|Lyon]].

In 2010, the Caen - Paris-Orly line goes up to three rotations, then one a day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Between July and August, the 13/31 [[runway]] is rebuilt, as well as the [[taxiway]] which is also enlarged.

In 2014, the low-cost company [[Flybe]] opens a line between Caen and [[London Southend Airport|London-Southend airport]]. The Caen - Paris-Orly line is abandonned after a decision of [[HOP!|Hop]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://normandinamik.cci.fr/48341-aeroport-de-caen-apres-8-mois-exceptionnels-ouverture-d-une-nouvelle-ligne-caen-bastia}}Missing or empty <code style="color:inherit; border:inherit; padding:inherit;">&#x7C;title=</code> ([[Help:CS1 errors#citation missing title|help]])</ref>

By 2020, the main 1900 meters long runway is expected to be extended and should be from 2250 to 2400 meters long.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.libertebonhomme.fr/2017/01/09/l-aeroport-de-caen-carpiquet-veut-poursuivre-son-envol/|date=9 janvier 2017}}Check date values in: <code style="color:inherit; border:inherit; padding:inherit;">&#x7C;date=</code> ([[Help:CS1 errors#bad date|help]]); Missing or empty <code style="color:inherit; border:inherit; padding:inherit;">&#x7C;title=</code> ([[Help:CS1 errors#citation missing title|help]])</ref>

== Facilities ==
Caen airport has two concrete runways (13/31 and 05/23) and two grass runways for recreational aviation.

The main runway (1900 meters long) is equipped with a high intensity approch and a 420 meters approch light. Runway 31 is equipped with a [[Instrument landing system|CAT I ILS]].

[[Jet fuel|JET A1]] and [[Avgas|AVGAS 100LL]] gas stations are available, as well as a 20000 litres supply truck.

These aid facilities are available:
* 4 variable height gateways (maxi 4.50 meters).
* Tri-tension starting unit GPU - ASU.
* Trailers for [[Beechcraft]].



==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations==
{{Airport-dest-list
{{Airport-dest-list
|[[Air France]] <br>{{nowrap|operated by [[HOP!]]}} | [[Lyon Airport|Lyon]] <br> '''Seasonal:''' [[Nice Côte d'Azur Airport|Nice]]
|[[Air France]] <br>{{nowrap|operated by [[HOP!]]}} | [[Lyon Airport|Lyon]] <br> '''Seasonal:''' [[Nice Côte d'Azur Airport|Nice]], [[Figari Airport|Figari]]
|[[Chalair Aviation]]|[[Bordeaux Airport|Bordeaux]]<ref>http://www.air-journal.fr/2016-02-25-chalair-reliera-caen-a-bordeaux-et-anvers-5158533.html</ref>
|[[Chalair Aviation]]|[[Bordeaux Airport|Bordeaux]]<ref>http://www.air-journal.fr/2016-02-25-chalair-reliera-caen-a-bordeaux-et-anvers-5158533.html</ref>
|[[Flybe]] <br> {{nowrap|operated by [[Stobart Air]]}} | [[London Southend Airport|London-Southend]]
|[[Flybe]] <br> {{nowrap|operated by [[Stobart Air]]}} | [[London Southend Airport|London-Southend]]
|[[Volotea]] | '''Seasonal:''' [[Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport|Ajaccio]], [[Bastia – Poretta Airport|Bastia]],<ref>http://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/245049/update-as-of-22oct14-volotea-planned-new-routes-in-s15</ref> [[Figari Airport|Figari]], [[Toulouse–Blagnac Airport|Toulouse]]<ref>http://www.ouest-france.fr/normandie/caen-14000/deux-nouvelles-destinations-depuis-l-aeroport-de-caen-4574674?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter&utm_term=Autofeed#link_time=1477060038</ref>
|[[Volotea]] | '''Seasonal:''' [[Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport|Ajaccio]], [[Bastia – Poretta Airport|Bastia]],<ref>http://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/245049/update-as-of-22oct14-volotea-planned-new-routes-in-s15</ref> [[Figari Airport|Figari]], [[Toulouse–Blagnac Airport|Toulouse]]<ref>http://www.ouest-france.fr/normandie/caen-14000/deux-nouvelles-destinations-depuis-l-aeroport-de-caen-4574674?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter&utm_term=Autofeed#link_time=1477060038</ref>
}}
}}

== Traffic ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin-bottom: 10px;"
! width="30%" |Year
! width="30%" |Passengers
|-
|2016
| align="right" |139 016
|-
|2015
| align="right" |129 096
|-
| 2014
| align="right" |115 015
|-
| 2013
| align="right" |105 022
|-
| 2012
| align="right" | 100 769
|-
| 2011
| align="right" |107 898
|-
| 2010
| align="right" |76 883
|-
| 2009
| align="right" |89 868
|-
| 2008
| align="right" |107 898
|}

== Access ==
The airport is located west of Caen, on [[Carpiquet]] commune. Since 29 June 2015, it has been served by [[Twisto]] bus line 3.<ref>{{Cite journal|url=http://www.ouest-france.fr/aeroport-de-caen-carpiquet-enfin-desservi-par-une-ligne-de-bus-3465046}}Missing or empty <code style="color:inherit; border:inherit; padding:inherit;">&#x7C;title=</code> ([[Help:CS1 errors#citation missing title|help]])</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

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Caen - Carpiquet Airport

Aéroport de Caen - Carpiquet
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorCCI de Caen
ServesCaen, France
LocationCarpiquet, France
Elevation AMSL256 ft / 78 m
Coordinates49°10′24″N 000°27′00″W / 49.17333°N 0.45000°W / 49.17333; -0.45000
Websitecaen.aeroport.fr
Maps
Lower Normandy region in France
Lower Normandy region in France
LFRK is located in Lower Normandy
LFRK
LFRK
Location of the airport in Lower Normandy
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
13/31 1,900 6,233 Asphalt
06/24 1,180 3,871 Asphalt
Source: French AIP[1]

Caen – Carpiquet Airport (French: Aéroport de Caen - Carpiquet) (IATA: CFR, ICAO: LFRK) is a civil airport located in Carpiquet and 6 km west of Caen,[1] both communes of the Calvados département in the Normandy (formerly Lower Normandy) region of France. Chalair Aviation has its head offices at the airport.[2] In 2016, Caen - Carpiquet airport handled 139,016 passengers an increase of 8% over 2015.

History

The military base (1939-1967)

The idea of an airfield near Caen dates back to 1926 after a visit from a military delegation.[3] However, ministry of aviation decided its creation in 1930. [4] Work started in July 1937 and ended in March 1938.[5].

Air base 720 Caen-Carpiquet is inaugurated on 17 August 1939.[6] Taken by the Luftwaffe in June 1940, it serves as a rear base for the battle of Britain. The runway is extended and concreted by the Germans.

In June and July 1944, during battle of Normandy, Anglo-Canadian and German troops engaged in long and harsh fights to take control of the aerodrome. After the war, the airfield is rebuilt and refitted for the air force.

Civil airport (since 1967)

The 16 May 1969 decree places the aerodrome under the civil aviation general secreteriat, depending on transports ministry.[7] In the late 1960s, the platform is developped by Caen city and managed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

In May 1968, an air terminal is built to welcome a public hall, service offices and a restaurant.

Since March 2007, the airport has been managed by the urban community Caen la Mer.

By the end of 2008, a Caen - Paris-Orly airline is created with two round trips from Monday to Friday. This is a second regular line, after Caen - Lyon.

In 2010, the Caen - Paris-Orly line goes up to three rotations, then one a day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Between July and August, the 13/31 runway is rebuilt, as well as the taxiway which is also enlarged.

In 2014, the low-cost company Flybe opens a line between Caen and London-Southend airport. The Caen - Paris-Orly line is abandonned after a decision of Hop.[8]

By 2020, the main 1900 meters long runway is expected to be extended and should be from 2250 to 2400 meters long.[9]

Facilities

Caen airport has two concrete runways (13/31 and 05/23) and two grass runways for recreational aviation.

The main runway (1900 meters long) is equipped with a high intensity approch and a 420 meters approch light. Runway 31 is equipped with a CAT I ILS.

JET A1 and AVGAS 100LL gas stations are available, as well as a 20000 litres supply truck.

These aid facilities are available:

  • 4 variable height gateways (maxi 4.50 meters).
  • Tri-tension starting unit GPU - ASU.
  • Trailers for Beechcraft.


Airlines and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
Air France
operated by HOP! 		Lyon
Seasonal: Nice, Figari
Chalair AviationBordeaux[10]
Flybe
operated by Stobart Air 		London-Southend
Volotea Seasonal: Ajaccio, Bastia,[11] Figari, Toulouse[12]

Traffic

Year Passengers
2016 139 016
2015 129 096
2014 115 015
2013 105 022
2012 100 769
2011 107 898
2010 76 883
2009 89 868
2008 107 898

Access

The airport is located west of Caen, on Carpiquet commune. Since 29 June 2015, it has been served by Twisto bus line 3.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b LFRK – Caen Carpiquet. AIP from French Service d'information aéronautique, effective 28 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Access." (image). Chalair Aviation. Retrieved on 12 February 2011. "Chalair Aviation Headquarters Aéroport de Caen-Carpiquet 14650 Carpiquet France."
  3. ^ "Un aérodrome à Caen ?". Ouest-Éclair (Caen edition). 15 September 1927.
  4. ^ "L'assemblée générale de l'aéro-club de Caen et du Calvados". Ouest-Éclair (Caen edition). 29 March 1933.
  5. ^ "Aéroport de Caen - Historique". http://www.caen.aeroport.fr. Aéroport de Caen. Retrieved 29 August 2012. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  6. ^ Thibault Richard, L'aventure aéronautique en Normandie (1920 - 1940), Condé-sur-Noireau, Éditions Charles Corlet, 2006, p. Missing parameter/s! (Template:P.)81
  7. ^ Journal officiel de la République française, 24 juin 1969, p. Missing parameter/s! (Template:P.)6452 Template:Lire en ligne
  8. ^ http://normandinamik.cci.fr/48341-aeroport-de-caen-apres-8-mois-exceptionnels-ouverture-d-une-nouvelle-ligne-caen-bastia. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ^ . 9 janvier 2017 http://www.libertebonhomme.fr/2017/01/09/l-aeroport-de-caen-carpiquet-veut-poursuivre-son-envol/. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)Check date values in: |date= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ http://www.air-journal.fr/2016-02-25-chalair-reliera-caen-a-bordeaux-et-anvers-5158533.html
  11. ^ http://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/245049/update-as-of-22oct14-volotea-planned-new-routes-in-s15
  12. ^ http://www.ouest-france.fr/normandie/caen-14000/deux-nouvelles-destinations-depuis-l-aeroport-de-caen-4574674?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter&utm_term=Autofeed#link_time=1477060038
  13. ^ http://www.ouest-france.fr/aeroport-de-caen-carpiquet-enfin-desservi-par-une-ligne-de-bus-3465046. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)Missing or empty |title= (help)

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