Lannion Cote de Granit Airport – LAI Lannion
The Lannion – Cote de Granit Airport or the Lannion-Servel Airport is a public airport located in Lannion, France. The municipality it serves is an administrative division of Brittany’s Côtes- d’Armor in northwestern France. Seasonal services and charter flights were once offered at the airport by the only operator, Chalair Aviation. However, they stopped offering regular passenger flights in November, 2008. Travelers can still avail of business or state flights at the airport. For distinguished guests, VIP planes can also be chartered.
Best Time to Visit
The LAI-Lannion Airport has an 11-29 runway system that can be utilized as a crosswind runway. Its diagonal direction is especially useful for night-time arrivals and during extreme wind conditions. In September 2019, the West Drone Technology Center was founded and the company made the LAI Lannion Airport as its base in the area. Lannion is also host to aircraft demonstrations, such as the renowned Patrouille Acrobatique de France – the oldest air force performance in the world. Nearby Perros-Guirec has been the destination of choice for chic vacationers looking for a quiet family escape. Vacationers also head to Ploumanach to marvel at the idyllic Pink Granite Coast and its symbolic lighthouse.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Nearby hotels, like the Kyriad Lannion, the Cerise Lannion, and the ibis Lannion Cote De Granit Rose, are all a few minutes away from the hotel and also pet-friendly. Aside from its expedient distance from the Lannion – Cote de Granit Airport, these hotels are also close to the train station and the area’s historical center.
The closest local airport to LAI, the Morlaix-Ploujean Airport, is a short 17 miles drive. If you are in need of international flights, the Best Bretagne Airport is about an hour’s drive away.
