Prior permissionPPR is required here. A filed flight plan does not count as permission to use the airfield, so ask the airport first.
Airfield Status
Bourges Airport is in Centre-Val de Loire (Cher), France and takes private jets, with Bourges the nearest big city. The longest runway is 06/24 – 1,550 m × 45 m. Customs is by arrangement, so ask for it when you ask for permission. Landing needs prior permission (PPR).
- Runway
- 06/24 – 1,550 m × 45 m
- Customs & immigration
- On request – Schengen-area flights only, previous-day notice
- Business jets
- Airport site advertises FBO services and on-demand flights; runway 1,550 m × 45 m, PCN 22 R/B/W/T – heavier jets must check suitability with the airport
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00; Sat, Sun and holidays 09:00–17:00 local. Extensions with notice the previous day before 12:00.
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Required
- Telephone
- +33 (0)2 48 20 55 64; +33 (0)2 48 50 37 11 (AFIS)
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
Rue Pierre Latécoère, Bourges, 18000. The nearest major city is Bourges.
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bourges | 10 min | 3 mi · 5 km |
| Châteauroux | 1 hr 5 min | 61 mi · 98 km |
| Tours | 1 hr 45 min | 100 mi · 161 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft.
See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.
Operational Notes
No flights from or to countries outside the Schengen area and the EU. Flights with Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway on request.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
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