With the Cannes Film Festival taking place from May 14 – May 25 and the Monaco Grand Prix from May 24-26, business and private jets from all over the globe will soon be gravitating to the South of France and demand will be high.

Most jets with passengers destined for Cannes and Monaco will pass through either Nice Cote d’Azur Airport (LFMN) or Mandelieu Airport (LFMD). However, Toulon-Le Palyvestre/Hyeres International Airport is also a viable option.

Here’s what operators need to know.

Nice Cote d’Azur Airport

IATA: NCE
ICAO: LFMN
Latitude / Longitude: N 43° 39.9′ E 07° 12.9′
Mag Var: 0°E
Elevation: 14′
Fuel: Jet A-1

Operational Information

Overflight and landing permits are not required for private flights
Non-scheduled commercial flights require overflight and landing permits
An AOC / General Declaration is needed
Slot approval must be requested in advance and by an agent to secure slots
There is a special form request for charter flights
Jet A1 is readily available

Cannes – Mandelieu Airport

IATA: CEQ
ICAO: LFMD
Latitude / Longitude: N43° 32.47’ E006° 57.25’
Elevation 14 ft
Magnetic Variation 0° E
Fuel types: Jet A1 / Avgas

Operational Information

There is limited parking availability
Slots and prior permission required (PPR) are mandated for LFMD
Airport slots will be needed for all arrivals/departures at LFMD along with PPR for parking
During this period any schedule changes of more than 20 minutes will require cancellation of approved slots and the need to reapply
CIQ clearance is always accomplished in the main terminal and the process is usually quick
Airport operating hours: 0600 local to the latest of 1800 or Sunset + 30 minutes
Longest Runway: 5051 Ft
Prohibited for jet aircraft with more than 35t MTOW and propeller ACFT more than 22t MTOW
Airport classified as category B
For more information on this year’s event, visit the official website here.

Toulon-Le Palyvestre / Hyeres International Airport

IATA: TLN
ICAO: LFTH
Latitude / Longitude: N 43° 05.8′ E 06° 08.8′
Mag Var: 2°E
Elevation: 13′
Fuel: Jet A-1

Operational Information

Landing permits are not required for private flights
Non-scheduled commercial flights require landing permits
Prior permission required (PPR) is required in advance – there is a special form request for charter flights
There is limited parking availability
Jet A1 is readily available

For support with your flight operations to the South of France, contact UAS