Brive-Souillac is the airport for the upper Dordogne valley, and it sits by the A20 motorway, south of Brive-la-Gaillarde. Private jet charter at Brive-Souillac uses a 2,100-metre runway, strong enough for business jets, with an airport open from 06:00 to 22:00 daily.
The airport is about 13 kilometres south of Brive, at Nespouls, and its own handling company looks after visiting aircraft.
Charter-A arranges the flight and the paperwork, including the notice that customs needs for flights from outside the Schengen area. The A20 motorway runs past, which helps with onward travel to the valley.
Flying privately to Brive
The airport is open daily 06:00 to 22:00 local. The tower generally runs 06:00 to 21:30 on weekdays, and weekends should be checked against notices. An extension is possible with 24 hours' notice.
Runway 11/29 is 2,100 metres by 45 metres, rated PCN 71. Brive Handling Service is the airport's handling company, and handling is compulsory above a 13.6-metre wingspan. Jet A1 comes by truck during tower hours. Customs is on request for non-Schengen flights, with 24 hours' notice Tuesday to Friday and a Friday 10:00 deadline for weekend and Monday flights.
Brive-Souillac (Brive Dordogne Valley) airport guide
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| Location | Nespouls (13 km south of Brive-la-Gaillarde), 19600 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFSL · IATA BVE |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Corrèze), France |
| Nearest city | Brive-la-Gaillarde — 13 km south of Brive-la-Gaillarde; A20 exit 53 (airport site) |
| Opening hours | Airport daily 06:00–22:00 local. Tower generally 06:00–21:30 on weekdays; extension possible with 24 hours' notice. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – non-Schengen flights 24 hours' notice Tue–Fri; Sat–Mon by 10:00 on Friday |
| Runway | 11/29 – 2,100 m × 45 m |
| Private jets | Yes — runway 2,100 m × 45 m, PCN 71 F/C/W/T |
| Handling / FBO | Brive Handling Service (airport) |
| Airport website | aeroport-brive-vallee-dordogne.com |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aeroport-brive-vallee-dordogne.com, sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Brive is the main town for the Corrèze and the upper Dordogne valley, with cliff-top villages, walnut groves and the food of the Périgord and the Quercy. The airport is 13 kilometres south of Brive, by the A20 at exit 53. Visitors come for long holidays in the valley and for family and business in the Limousin.
Private jet flight times to Brive
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 395 nm · 730 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 min |
| Manchester | 520 nm · 960 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Edinburgh | 680 nm · 1,260 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Paris | 240 nm · 440 km | 55 min | 50 min |
| Geneva | 205 nm · 380 km | 50 min | 45 min |
| Nice | 260 nm · 480 km | 1 hr | 50 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Brive is a sector of about 390 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Brive: your questions answered
What runway does Brive-Souillac have?
Yes. The runway is 2,100 metres by 45 metres, rated PCN 71, and the airport is open daily 06:00 to 22:00.
How far is Brive-Souillac airport from Brive?
The airport site gives 13 kilometres south of Brive-la-Gaillarde, by the A20 motorway at exit 53. Charter-A can arrange transfers on request. We confirm the route when you book.
What customs arrangements apply at Brive-Souillac?
On request for non-Schengen flights. It needs 24 hours' notice Tuesday to Friday, or a request by 10:00 on Friday for Saturday to Monday. We build the notice into your booking.
How long is the flight from London to Brive by private jet?
About 1 hr 20 min in a light jet and 1 hr 10 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 395 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Brive-Souillac (Brive Dordogne Valley) Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Brive-Souillac (Brive Dordogne Valley) Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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