Private Jet from Fréjus

The Primary Field at LFTU

Aérodrome de Fréjus–Saint-Raphaël (LFTU/FRJ) is the departure airfield of choice for western Riviera traffic not requiring the lift capacity of Nice Côte d'Azur. The runway (09/27) measures approximately 1,500 metres of paved surface, suitable for light jets — Citation CJ series, Phenom 300, PC-12 — and turboprops without restriction under standard ISA conditions. Midsize aircraft operators should verify max landing weight and fuel load against summer density altitude. The field operates 06:00–22:00 with extensions available by prior permission from the controlling authority. No slot coordination is required for private jet movements within those hours, which gives schedulers a meaningful operational edge during high-season congestion at regional alternates.

Operational Notes for Departing Crews

Handling at LFTU is managed through the aerodrome's general aviation service structure; crews should confirm ground handler assignment and fuel availability at time of booking, as provisioning is not guaranteed on short notice during peak months (May–September). Customs clearance is available during operating hours with advance notice — critical for flights departing to non-Schengen destinations including the UK and Switzerland. PPR is advisable for night operations or any movement outside the published window. The aerodrome does not have a dedicated executive terminal; crews should plan passenger waiting and briefing logistics accordingly and factor ramp-side handling time into block-out schedules.

Connections from the Var Coast

From LFTU, popular charter routes extend to Paris Le Bourget (approx. 1h30 flight time on a light jet), Geneva, Farnborough, and Zurich. Summer positioning flights from LFTU frequently serve UK and Swiss originating passengers who have arrived by road or tender from Saint-Tropez or the gulf anchorages. For itineraries requiring longer range — transatlantic, Middle East — crews typically position to Nice or Marseille for fuel and crew rest, with LFTU serving as the initial departure point for the Riviera leg.