Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base (VIY): Codes, Runways & Location
Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base (IATA: VIY · ICAO: LFPV) is a medium-sized airport serving Vélizy-Villacoublay, Yvelines, France. It lies at 48.7744° N, 2.2031° E, 584 ft (178 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base
Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vélizy-Villacoublay, Yvelines in France. It is identified by the IATA code VIY and the ICAO code LFPV. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1813 m (5948 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 584 ft (178 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Toussus-le-Noble Airport (TNF) about 8 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,813 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base
Where is Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base located?
Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base is located in Vélizy-Villacoublay, Yvelines, France. Its coordinates are 48.7744° N, 2.2031° E.
What is the airport code for Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base?
Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base has an IATA code of VIY and an ICAO code of LFPV.
How long is the runway at Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base?
Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base's longest runway is about 1813 m (5948 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base have?
Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base a major airport?
Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →