Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport (LFLS)
IFRSaint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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Operating times:
Mo–Sa 0500-1900 UTC; Su/Hol 0600-1900 UTC; See AIP
Summer
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: PN • Immigration: PN
Runways
2 RWY, 3050m/10006ft 2 Runways, longest: 3050m/10006ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
AVGAS
Jet A1
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 9 kt
←R 8 kt
Wind
310° · 12 kt
Temperature
10°C
Dew point
9°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1021 hPa
Ceiling
900 OVC
Potential hazards:
Rapidly varying wind direction reported.
270V330
2-Hour Trend
Temporary (TEMPO)
IFR
[3000 -RADZ BKN012]
→ 3km · Light Rain Drizzle (-RADZ) · Broken (BKN) 1200ft
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
OVC 900ft
METAR: 24 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | ←R 8 kt | 9 kt ↑ |
| 09 | →L 8 kt | 9 kt ↓ |
15:00Z → Tomorrow 05:00Z
MVFR
[34010KT 9999 OVC016]
340° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Overcast (OVC) 1600ft
15:00Z → 19:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO 2993 -RA -DZ OVC008]
Temporary (TEMPO)
3.0 km · Light Rain (-RA), Light Drizzle (-DZ) · Overcast (OVC) 800ft
19:00Z → Tomorrow 05:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO 2993 -RA -DZ BKN012]
Temporary (TEMPO)
3.0 km · Light Rain (-RA), Light Drizzle (-DZ) · Broken (BKN) 1200ft
Tomorrow 05:00Z → Tomorrow 15:00Z
IFR
[BECMG 34010KT 9999 OVC008]
Becoming (BECMG)
340° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Overcast (OVC) 800ft
Tomorrow 07:00Z → Tomorrow 15:00Z
LIFR
[TEMPO BKN004]
Temporary (TEMPO)
Broken (BKN) 400ft
Tomorrow 09:00Z → Tomorrow 14:00Z
IFR
[PROB40 TEMPO 2993 RA DZ]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
3.0 km · Rain (RA), Drizzle (DZ)
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 IFR
METAR LFLS 171730Z AUTO 31012KT 270V330 9999 OVC009 10/09 Q1021 TEMPO 3000 -RADZ BKN012 TAF LFLS 171400Z 1715/1815 34010KT 9999 OVC016 TEMPO 1715/1719 3000 -RADZ OVC008 TEMPO 1719/1805 3000 -RADZ BKN012 BECMG 1805/1807 OVC008 TEMPO 1807/1815 BKN004 PROB40 TEMPO 1809/1814 3000 RADZ
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Pilot Comments for LFLS
Paul
Airport with scheduled commercial operations from November to March, which activates the PCZSAR and makes possession of a CIME card mandatory to access aircraft on the South Apron.
AirfieldBot
Grenoble (LFLS) is a large, GA-friendly airport with a 3 km runway, ILS on runway 09, and RNP approaches. VFR and IFR operations are straightforward, with no PPR or customs notification required for most arrivals under 3t MTOW; customs is available during ATC hours. The airport is suitable for both quick technical stops and longer stays, with efficient ATC and ground handling in excellent English. The business aviation terminal (businessaviation@grenoble-airport.com) provides helpful support and organizes parking; opening hours are typically 0700Z–1600Z for administration and 0500Z–1900Z for tower.
Landing fees for non-commercial GA are low, with multiple examples between €12 and €20 for single landings and overnight parking. Example: landing fee about €20. Parking overnight is available, with examples around €10. Payment is accepted by BP card or major credit cards.
Fuel (100LL and Jet A1) is reliably available via truck at the aircraft stand, with prompt service. Facilities include a modern GA terminal with clean crew rooms, toilets, and soft drinks; coffee is often complimentary. A restaurant is located near the terminal (Le Grillon), about 200 meters on foot, offering good meals; another recommended option is Le Domaine de Dony (www.domainededony.com), about 20 km away, which offers pickup service when available and a pilot discount.
Ground transport to Grenoble city takes about 30–45 minutes by taxi, which can be expensive (examples up to €90 one way). Car hire is possible but may not be available out of hours; arrangements through the handler may help.
The airfield infrastructure is in excellent condition. Security checks can be thorough at times. No significant noise or procedural constraints are reported for non-commercial GA under 3t MTOW. For customs when arriving from or departing to non-Schengen countries and wishing to leave the airport grounds, advance notice by email may be required in some cases; see AIP/NOTAM if unsure.
LFLS offers efficient service, low fees, reliable customs access, quality facilities, and friendly staff—well suited for non-commercial general aviation flights including fuel stops and cross-border operations.