About Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence, located in the south of France, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and elegant architecture. Known as the "City of a Thousand Fountains", it offers a warm atmosphere with its lively squares, colorful markets and terrace cafés. The Montagne Sainte-Victoire, immortalized by Cézanne, dominates the landscape, inviting visitors to take picturesque walks. Aix-en-Provence is also a dynamic university center, blending tradition and modernity.
Surrounding towns and villages :
The area around Aix-en-Provence is full of Provencal charm, with villages such as Lourmarin, Gordes, Roussillon and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. These localities offer picturesque landscapes, local markets and traditional architecture that will appeal to lovers of authenticity.
Aix-en-Provence - Les Milles airfield
TheAix-en-Provence - Les Milles aerodrome is dedicated tobusiness aviation, air leisure and public services. Located around 6 km southwest of downtown Aix-en-Provence, it is managed by Edeis and has a 1,615-meter asphalt runway, capable of handling aircraft weighing over 30 tons. The airfield is open to national and international non-scheduled commercial traffic, private aircraft and VFR, with annual traffic of around 60,000 movements.
Information about Aix-en-Provence aerodrome
Type: Civil aerodrome
Address: Chemin de la Badesse, 13290 Aix - Les Milles
Altitude: 112 m (368 ft)
IATA code: QXB
ICAO code: LFMA
Telephone: 06 13 17 34 24
Coordinates: 43°30′18″N, 5°21′36″E
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday and public holidays: 8am-7pm
Facilities: 1,615 m asphalt runway, FBO services, "Les Zèles 114" restaurant
On-site services: On-demand flights, business aviation, light maintenance, flight school, relaxation area
Home town: Aix-en-Provence
The advantages of a private flight
Helicopter vs. car travel time comparison
Avoid traffic jams and reach Mediterranean cities like Marseille or Alpine towns like Courchevel in complete peace of mind with our helicopter transfers from Aix-en-Provence airfield. Car journeys can take several hours, especially during peak periods.
- Aix-en-Provence - Nice: 50 minutes by helicopter, compared with around 2 hours by road.
- Aix-en-Provence - Saint-Tropez: 40 minutes by helicopter vs. almost 1 hour 30 minutes by car.
- Aix-en-Provence - Grenoble : 1 hour 10 by helicopter compared with over 3 hours by car.
- Aix-en-Provence - Val d'Isère: 1 hour 35 minutes by helicopter, compared with around 5 hours 30 minutes by road.
Transfers to other airports : We offer helicopter transfers to the region's main airports, including Marseille Provence, Cannes Mandelieu, Nice and Monaco.
Access to ski resorts: Reach Alpine ski resorts such as Méribel, Auron and Megève quickly from Aix-en-Provence, thanks to our helicopter transfers.
Access to cities in the Mediterranean, Switzerland and Italy: Our services also connect Aix-en-Provence to cities in the Mediterranean and Corsica, as well as to destinations in Switzerland and Italy, offering maximum travel flexibility.
Spectacular views: Take off or land at the Aix-en-Provence heliport and enjoy breathtaking views of iconic sites such as the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, the Luberon, the Camargue and the Mediterranean coastline. A VIP experience combining comfort and exceptional panoramas.
