Civil Airfield Toulouse Lasbordes (LFCL)

LFCL is a VFR-only airfield situated close to Toulouse city center, with VFR arrivals and departures from the east below controlled airspace due to the proximity of Blagnac’s airspace. The field is noise-sensitive, and circuit procedures require entry via reporting points, with altitude management between 2000 and 2500 ft in a busy circuit. English-speaking ATC is available, but operations are essentially in French and limited to daytime.

AVGAS 100LL is available by self-service with a Total card or through local aeroclubs; UL91 is reserved for club use and JET A1/Diesel are not available. Maintenance support exists on site. Parking is generally on grass, which can be uneven and stony in dry conditions, potentially challenging for heavier aircraft. Hangars are present but access details are not specified.

A Mediterranean restaurant with a terrace operates on the field. The Cité de l’Espace aerospace museum and a visible rocket landmark are nearby. Taxis to the city center cost about €30; taxi numbers include +33 5 34 250 250 (Capitol Taxi) and 05 61 42 38 38 (Taxis Radio Toulousains). Public transport options require walking about 1 km to reach bus stops connecting to the metro, with total travel times into the city ranging from about 20 to 45 minutes depending on route.

No customs or police services are available, so international arrivals from outside Schengen are not supported. No landing or parking fees have been charged in multiple cases; attempts to pay have sometimes resulted in no invoice being issued. Example: taxi to city center about €30.

Pilots should review current procedures and reporting points via AIP/NOTAM before arrival due to circuit complexity and proximity of controlled airspace.