Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base — Vélizy-Villacoublay, Yvelines, France
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Distance & flight time from VIY
Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base
VIY is the code for Velizy-Villacoublay Air Base, a French Air Force installation located southwest of Paris. Rather than serving civilian commercial traffic, the base functions as military infrastructure and hosts the Escadron de Transport, Entrainement et Calibration, which operates VIP and government transport flights, including those carrying French state officials. Villacoublay has a long aviation history dating back over a century, having served various military and experimental aviation purposes in earlier decades. Today VIY supports official state aviation alongside French Air Force operations, distinguishing it from nearby Paris airports handling scheduled passenger service. The base remains under French Ministry of Defense control and is not accessible for public commercial flights.
Runways at Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base (VIY)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5948 ft (1813 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base (VIY)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | VILLA APP/DEP | 26.59 MHz |
| APP | VILLA APP/DEP | 119.425 MHz |
| GND | VILLA GND | 121.875 MHz |
| OPS | VILLA OPS | 138.9 MHz |
| TWR | VILLA TWR | 122.1 MHz |
Airports near Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base (VIY)
- Toussus-le-Noble Airport (TNF) — 7.5 km (4.7 mi)
- Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) — 12.5 km (7.8 mi)
- Paris-Le Bourget International Airport (LBG) — 27.0 km (16.8 mi)
- Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) — 36.6 km (22.7 mi)
- Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome (POX) — 37.8 km (23.5 mi)
- Creil Air Base (CSF) — 58.0 km (36.0 mi)
- Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA) — 75.9 km (47.2 mi)
- Évreux-Fauville (BA 105) Air Base (EVX) — 77.2 km (48.0 mi)
VIY refers to Velizy-Villacoublay Air Base near Paris, French military infrastructure used for government and VIP transport flights rather than civilian commercial aviation.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base?
The IATA code for Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base is VIY.
What is the ICAO code for Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base?
The ICAO code for Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base is LFPV. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.