Dunkerque – Les Moëres Airfield

Dunkerque – Les Moëres Airfield (ICAO: LFAK) is a recreational aerodrome in Les Moëres, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) east of Dunkerque, Nord, France.

Dunkerque – Les Moëres Airfield
Cockpit view of runway at Dunkerque
IATA: none ICAO: LFAK
Summary
Airport type	Restricted use
Operator	Syndicat Intercommunal des Dunes de Flandre
Location	Dunkerque
Elevation AMSL	−3 ft / −1 m
Coordinates	51°2′32″N 2°33′11″E
Website	www.aeroclub-dunkerque.com
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 07/25 638 2,100 Grass
Source: DGAC

History

Unfar from the then front line, the airfield served French and Belgian aviators in World War I.

Characteristics

• Terrain elevation : -1 metre
• Runway : 07/25 grass, 638x50m
• Two hangars for club planes
• Ultralight aviation activity on adjacent terrain

Aeroclubs on the airfield

• Dunkerque aeroclub
• Ultralight aviation club Les Cigognes, on a zone (200x35m) next to the main airfield

Events

• Annual meeting in June.

General view of 2005 meeting

Planes

• 2 Robin DR400 (F-GDEM and F-GMOA)
• 2 Piper PA28 (F-GFJJ and F-GMSE)

External links

• Aéroclub de Dunkerque
• Localization of the airfield on WikiMapia