Rochefort-Charente-Maritime has one of the longer runways among France's small regional airports: 2,280 metres by 45. That makes private jet charter at Rochefort workable for jets, although the airport runs on weekday office hours and has no handling agent listed in the AIP.
Charter-A will check what is practical for your aircraft and date, arrange prior permission and confirm the plan at booking. Weekend and out-of-hours flights need notice, and everything is subject to availability. Treat Rochefort as a weekday destination with a generous runway. If your dates fall at a weekend, Charter-A will say what notice is needed, and whether another airport is easier.
Flying privately to Rochefort
The airport is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00 local. Weekends and holidays are by prior arrangement, requested the previous day before 12:00.
Prior permission is required. No handling agent is listed in the AIP, so ground arrangements are confirmed directly. Self-service 100LL and Jet A1 are available by card. Charter-A confirms these points before quoting.
Rochefort-Charente-Maritime airport guide
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| Location | La Sauzaie, Saint-Agnant, 17620 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFDN · IATA RCO |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Charente-Maritime), France |
| Nearest city | Rochefort |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00 local. Weekends and holidays by prior arrangement the previous day before 12:00. |
| Runway | 12/30 – 2,280 m × 45 m |
| Private jets | Yes — runway 2,280 m × 45 m, PCN 42 F/C/W/T; no handling agent listed in the AIP |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Rochefort
Rochefort is a naval-heritage town on the Charente, and the airport is useful for visitors to the Charente-Maritime coast, including La Rochelle and the Atlantic islands. It is a convenient arrival for the Charente-Maritime coast, with La Rochelle and the islands of Ré and Oléron within the same region.
Private jet flight times to Rochefort
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 340 nm · 630 km | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 05 min |
| Manchester | 450 nm · 830 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Edinburgh | 610 nm · 1,130 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 40 min |
| Paris | 230 nm · 430 km | 55 min | 50 min |
| Geneva | 295 nm · 550 km | 1 hr 05 min | 55 min |
| Nice | 375 nm · 690 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 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, Rochefort is a sector of about 340 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.
Rochefort: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Rochefort?
Yes. The runway is 2,280 by 45 metres, PCN 42. No handling agent is listed, so we confirm ground arrangements in advance.
Is Rochefort Airport open at weekends?
Weekend and holiday flights are by prior arrangement, requested the previous day before 12:00 local. Charter-A can make that request for you.
Can I refuel at Rochefort?
Self-service 100LL and Jet A1 are available by card. Charter-A will confirm fuel arrangements for your aircraft at the time of booking.
How long is the flight from London to Rochefort 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 340 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Rochefort-Charente-Maritime Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Rochefort-Charente-Maritime 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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