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    "addressCountry": "France",
    "addressLocality": "Vannes/Meucon"
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  "connection_tips": "Vannes-Meucon Airport operates as a regional general aviation facility located 5 kilometers southeast of Vannes in Brittany's Morbihan department, featuring a single 1,530-meter asphalt runway at 136 meters elevation. The facility serves the region's economic sectors including agrofood, naval industry, and emerging technology businesses. The airport primarily supports general aviation including private flights, flight training, and leisure activities without scheduled commercial passenger service. Parking facilities on-site remain limited, making advance arrangement advisable during peak periods.\n\nRoad access utilizes departmental routes D7 and D767 with convenient proximity to the RN165 expressway for connections to major cities like Nantes and Rennes. The airport serves as the gateway to the stunning Golfe du Morbihan, a protected inland sea renowned for its islands and coastal villages. Fuel and maintenance services cater to general aviation needs, while the scenic location attracts tourism and recreational flying activities throughout the year. Flight operations may experience seasonal variations typical of Brittany's maritime climate, requiring flexible scheduling consideration.\n\nProfessional aviation services include specialized providers like Jetex Flight Support, Universal Private Transport, and Osprey Flight Solutions offering comprehensive ground handling, fuel, catering, and permit services. The nearest rail station, Gare de Vannes, sits 10 kilometers northwest offering TGV and regional train services, accessible by taxi or pre-arranged transfer. Public transportation via Kic\u00e9o bus line 4 provides hourly connections to Vannes city center, requiring approximately 30 minutes travel time, though service frequency is limited.",
  "country": "France",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Vannes-Meucon Airport is five miles north of Vannes.",
    "Taxis must be pre-booked and weekday flights often pause over lunchtime.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "VNE",
  "icao": "LFRV",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 55.46363082308672,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities.",
  "longitude": 15.749655922678613,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for assistance.",
  "name": "Vannes-Meucon Airport",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "VHY",
      "name": "Vichy-Charmeil Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Vannes-Meucon Airport (VNE/LFRV), officially A\u00e9rodrome Vannes - Golfe du Morbihan, operates as Brittany's strategic general aviation gateway positioned 5 kilometers southeast of Vannes at 136 meters elevation, where since July 2021 the facility operates under SEALAR (Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d'Exploitation et d'Action Locale pour les A\u00e9roports R\u00e9gionaux) management through a 10-year concession focused on developing regional aviation connectivity to serve Morbihan's thriving agrofood, naval industry, and technology sectors. Established for civilian \"popular aviation\" in 1937 and serving various military purposes during World War II before returning to civilian use, this historic facility features a 1,530-meter asphalt runway supporting general aviation operations without scheduled commercial passenger services despite welcoming 783 commercial passengers including 204 international travelers in 2017.\n\nFunctional terminal infrastructure serves primarily general aviation requirements including private flights, flight training schools, and leisure activities supporting tourism to the spectacular Golfe du Morbihan protected inland sea renowned for its 42 islands, traditional sailing vessels, and prehistoric megalithic sites attracting international visitors. The facility operates under Golfe du Morbihan - Vannes agglom\u00e9ration ownership with SEALAR's tripartite management structure combining three specialized airport sector actors to optimize operations for this regional aviation hub certified for national and international traffic upon request within the Brest Flight Information Region.\n\nOperational characteristics emphasize visual and instrument flight rules operations with published METAR weather reporting supporting reliable year-round access despite Brittany's maritime climate bringing frequent Atlantic weather systems requiring flexible scheduling during winter storms and summer tourism peaks. The facility maintains essential services including fuel availability, maintenance capabilities, and ground handling through specialized providers like Jetex Flight Support, Universal Private Transport, and Osprey Flight Solutions offering comprehensive support for business aviation accessing Morbihan's economic zones and tourist destinations.\n\nStrategic importance extends beyond regional connectivity to anchoring Brittany's general aviation infrastructure serving the Vannes metropolitan area's 160,000 residents and supporting the broader South Brittany tourism economy generating \u20ac1.5 billion annually. The airport exemplifies successful regional aviation management where specialized operators maximize utility of historic infrastructure transitioning from military heritage to civilian purposes, demonstrating how targeted investment and professional management can sustain general aviation facilities serving diverse economic needs from executive transport supporting naval shipbuilding at Lorient to recreational flying accessing the Celtic coastline's protected natural areas despite absence of scheduled airline services.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/LFRV/Vannes-Meucon-Airport"
}