Châteauroux-Centre has one of the longest runways in France, and most of its work is industrial. Private jet charter at Châteauroux-Centre means a 3,500-metre runway that any business jet can use, at an airport known for freight, maintenance and training.
The airport is named for Marcel Dassault, the aircraft maker.
It is not built mainly for passengers, so Charter-A confirms the arrangements in advance and checks that the field suits your plans. Its runway length means aircraft size is rarely the question here.
Flying privately to Châteauroux
The airport is open daily 08:00 to 20:00 local. Outside those hours, flights are arranged by phone with 2 hours' notice. Prior permission is required.
Runway 03/21 is 3,500 metres by 45 metres, rated PCN 70, and it is an airport for all sizes of business jet. It is a border crossing point, with customs on request and 24 hours' notice for non-Schengen flights. Handling is mandatory above a set weight.
Châteauroux-Centre Marcel Dassault airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (384 KB)Châteauroux-Centre Marcel Dassault Airport at a glance
| Location | Avenue Marcel Dassault, Déols, 36130 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFLX · IATA CHR |
| Region | Centre-Val de Loire (Indre), France |
| Nearest city | Châteauroux |
| Opening hours | Daily 08:00–20:00 local. Outside these hours by prior phone arrangement (2 hours' notice). |
| Customs & immigration | On request – border crossing point; non-Schengen flights 24 hours' notice |
| Runway | 03/21 – 3,500 m × 45 m bituminous concrete |
| Private jets | Yes — 3,500 m runway, PCN 70 F/C/W/T |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | chateauroux.aeroport.fr |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (chateauroux.aeroport.fr, sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Châteauroux
Châteauroux is a quiet city of the Berry, in the Indre, on the edge of the Brenne lakes. George Sand's country house at Nohant and the Loire châteaux are within reach. Visitors come mostly for industry, for maintenance work on their aircraft and for the countryside of central France. Charter-A can arrange transfers.
Private jet flight times to Châteauroux
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 290 nm · 530 km | 1 hr 05 min | 55 min |
| Manchester | 420 nm · 780 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Edinburgh | 580 nm · 1,070 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 40 min |
| Paris | 130 nm · 240 km | 35 min | 35 min |
| Geneva | 185 nm · 340 km | 45 min | 40 min |
| Nice | 300 nm · 560 km | 1 hr 05 min | 1 hr |
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, Châteauroux is a sector of about 290 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.
Châteauroux: your questions answered
How long is the runway at Châteauroux?
Yes. The runway is 3,500 metres by 45 metres, rated PCN 70, and suits all business jets. Charter-A confirms handling and arrival arrangements at booking.
Is customs available at Châteauroux?
Yes, on request. It is a border crossing point, and non-Schengen flights need 24 hours' notice. Charter-A includes that in your booking plan. We confirm the details.
What is Châteauroux airport mainly used for?
It is mainly an industrial airport, handling freight, maintenance and training. Private flights are welcome with prior permission. Charter-A arranges the permission and handling. We confirm details at booking.
How long is the flight from London to Châteauroux by private jet?
About 1 hr 05 min in a light jet and 55 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 290 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Châteauroux-Centre Marcel Dassault Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Châteauroux-Centre Marcel Dassault 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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