Private Jet Charter at Auxerre-Branches (LFLA/AUF)

Northern Burgundy's Discreet Airfield Between Paris and the Grand Cru Belt

Auxerre-Branches (AUF) sits at the northern edge of Burgundy's wine corridor, roughly equidistant between the Île-de-France basin and the Côte d'Or appellations. For operators routing clients to Chablis estates, Château de Vault-de-Lugny, or the Yonne valley, AUF avoids the congestion of Paris Le Bourget while keeping ramp-to-estate transfers under 45 minutes. The field is 5 km from Auxerre city centre via the D606, and approximately 170 km south of Paris.

Runway & Performance

The paved runway extends to 2,200 metres, accommodating the light-to-midsize category comfortably — Citation XLS+, Phenom 300E, and Learjet 75 Liberty all operate without restriction under standard ISA conditions. Elevation sits at 523 ft AMSL, placing density altitude well within negligible range for typical European charter traffic. Super-midsize types such as the Challenger 350 can access AUF on lighter payload configurations; heavy jets are not the operational fit here, and Paris Le Bourget or Lyon Saint-Exupéry should be considered for aircraft above 30,000 kg MTOW.

Ground Handling

AUF holds on-site customs clearance capability, which is operationally relevant for clients arriving from non-Schengen origins — particularly for Gulf-to-Burgundy wine-estate itineraries or UK-based principals post-Brexit. Operators should confirm customs availability and hours in advance, as services at aerodromes of this size in France are typically subject to scheduling rather than walk-up access. The field lists general aviation handling; a dedicated standalone FBO in the Signature or Jetex tier is not confirmed for this aerodrome — pre-arrange ground services, catering, and crew accommodation through your handling agent prior to departure. H24 operational status should be verified at time of booking, as published hours at regional French aerodromes frequently differ from nominal data.

Regional Access

Auxerre is the prefecture of the Yonne département and a functional base for the northern Burgundy wine circuit: Chablis Premier Cru vineyards begin 15 km northeast, accessible via the D965. The A6 autoroute connects Auxerre to Paris Orly in approximately 1h45 by road, and to Beaune — the commercial centre of the Côte d'Or — in under 90 minutes. For principals whose itinerary spans both Chablis and the Côte de Nuits, AUF-inbound followed by Le Bourget-outbound is a viable asymmetric routing. Dijon, served by CDG connections or regional fields, is 150 km southeast. Ground transport from AUF to the Château de Vault-de-Lugny, one of the flagship Relais & Châteaux properties in the Yonne, is under 30 minutes. France remains among the highest-density private aviation markets in Europe, and northern Burgundy itineraries increasingly originate from London, Geneva, and the Gulf.