Calais-Dunkerque Airport (CQF)

Calais – Dunkerque Airport (CQF/LFAC) is a significant regional aviation facility located in Marck, in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, serving the cities of Calais and Dunkerque. Historically important as a primary air link for cross-channel traffic, the airport now primarily serves as a major center for general aviation, corporate travel, and flight training. Its strategic location near the Port of Calais and the Eurotunnel makes it a vital hub for regional logistics and private executive charters.

The terminal building is a functional and well-maintained facility that serves as the airport's administrative and operational hub. Inside, visitors will find a welcoming lobby, a pilot's lounge with comfortable seating, and clean restroom facilities. While the airport does not support regular scheduled commercial airline service, the terminal is designed to handle the needs of transient aviators and their passengers with typical French efficiency. Amenities at CQF include high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building and a popular on-site restaurant, the Escale, which offers a variety of traditional French and regional dishes with views of the airfield.

Operational capacity at Calais – Dunkerque Airport is supported by a single paved runway (06/24) measuring approximately 1,535 meters in length, which is capable of supporting a wide range of light and medium-sized general aviation aircraft and some corporate jets. Navigation through the terminal is exceptionally easy due to its compact and logical layout. For ground transportation, the airport is located within a few kilometers of the Calais city center, with official taxi services, car rental agencies, and local shuttle options readily available to transport visitors to their final destination or the ferry terminal.