Colmar is the heart of the Alsace wine route, and its small airport at Houssen is the nearest place to land. Private jet charter at Colmar Houssen suits light jets and turboprops only, with a 1,610-metre paved runway that limits anything larger.
The airport welcomes national and international, commercial and private flights, and is run by Société de l'Aéroport de Colmar.
Charter-A checks the aircraft against the runway before we quote, and will tell you frankly if a larger jet should use a bigger airport. The Alsace wine route is the reason most passengers ask about it.
Flying privately to Colmar
The tower is open Monday to Friday 07:30 to 20:00 from November to March and 07:30 to 21:00 from April to October, and at weekends and holidays from 08:30 to thirty minutes after sunset, local. Outside these hours, 18 hours' notice is required. Prior permission is required.
Runway 01/19 is 1,610 metres by 30 metres, rated PCN 13. Aircraft need to backtrack on runway 19 to use the full length. Handling requests are made through forms on the airport website. Commercial parking needs 18 hours' notice, and fuel outside hours needs 72 hours.
Colmar – Houssen 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 (382 KB)Colmar – Houssen Airport at a glance
| Location | 43 avenue de la Foire aux Vins, Colmar, 68000 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFGA |
| Region | Grand Est (Alsace), France |
| Nearest city | Colmar |
| Opening hours | Tower Mon–Fri 07:30–20:00 (Nov–Mar) or 07:30–21:00 (Apr–Oct); weekends and holidays 08:30 to 30 min after sunset. Local. Outside: 18 hours' notice. |
| Runway | 01/19 – 1,610 m × 30 m |
| Private jets | Limited — 1,610 m paved runway (strength 13 F/B/W/T); light jets and turboprops only |
| Private terminal | Handling request forms are on the airport website. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | colmar.aeroport.fr |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr, colmar.aeroport.fr). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Colmar
Colmar is a medieval Alsace town of timbered houses and canals, with its Petite Venise quarter and a famous Christmas market. The Alsace wine villages lie along the foot of the Vosges. Visitors come for wine, for heritage and for the festive season. The airport lies just outside the town.
Private jet flight times to Colmar
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 355 nm · 660 km | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 05 min |
| Manchester | 480 nm · 890 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Edinburgh | 615 nm · 1,140 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 45 min |
| Paris | 200 nm · 370 km | 50 min | 45 min |
| Geneva | 125 nm · 230 km | 35 min | 35 min |
| Nice | 265 nm · 500 km | 1 hr | 55 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, Colmar is a sector of about 350 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.
Colmar: your questions answered
Which aircraft can use Colmar Houssen?
Light jets and turboprops only. The runway is 1,610 metres by 30 metres, rated PCN 13. We check this before quoting.
Does Colmar airport accept international flights?
Yes. The airport accepts national and international, commercial and private flights. Charter-A confirms the customs and handling arrangements for your route at booking. We confirm details at booking.
Is Colmar airport open at weekends?
Yes, from 08:30 until thirty minutes after sunset on weekends and holidays. Outside published hours, 18 hours' notice is needed. We confirm your timings at booking.
How long is the flight from London to Colmar by private jet?
About 1 hr 15 min in a light jet and 1 hr 05 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 355 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Colmar – Houssen Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Colmar – Houssen 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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