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Airports / France / ORY
Large airport · ORY
Paris-Orly Airport.
Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), France · 291 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
46,783 ratings
0
Operators based
291
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), FranceELEV 291 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
46,783
Google reviews
ratings on Google
291
Field elevation
feet above sea level
7
Nearest alternate
nm to VIY
Field standing
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base (VIY), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Paris-Orly Airport (LFPO / ORY) sits in Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), France, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 291 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ORY as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base (VIY, 7 nm), Toussus-le-Noble Airport (TNF, 10 nm), and Paris-Le Bourget International Airport (LBG, 14 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 11,975-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ORY are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ORY to plan your flight.
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From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It utilizes a massive geothermal power plant to provide eco-friendly heating and cooling across its terminals.”
Anonta Biswas5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It utilizes a massive geothermal power plant to provide eco-friendly heating and cooling across its terminals.”
Anonta Biswas5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LFPO
IATA
ORY
FAA / Local
LFPO
Elevation
291 ft
Coordinates
48.7295° N · 2.3590° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs France fields
state range 7–3,362 ft
At 291 ft, ORY sits lower than 61% of the 135 France fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 11,975 ft
- 06/2411,975 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07/2510,892 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 02/207,874 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,975 ft
ORY's 11,975 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmVIYVélizy-Villacoublay Air BaseVélizy-Villacoublay, Yvelines
- 10nmTNFToussus-le-Noble AirportToussus-le-Noble, Yvelines
- 14nmLBGParis-Le Bourget International AirportParis
- 14nmLFPMMelun-Villaroche AirfieldMoissy-Cramayel, Seine-et-Marne
- 18nmCDGCharles de Gaulle International AirportParis (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
- 25nmPOXPontoise-Cormeilles AerodromeCormeilles-en-Vexin, Val-d'Oise
Location
Open the full mapLFPO · Paris-Orly Airport · Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), France
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ORY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,994 nm | 7h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,152 nm | 7h 44m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,346 nm | 8h 11m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,601 nm | 8h 46m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,790 nm | 9h 13m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,932 nm | 9h 33m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,977 nm | 9h 39m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,075 nm | 9h 53m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ORY?
- Paris-Orly Airport's longest paved runway is 11,975 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ORY?
- Paris-Orly Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 11,975 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ORY?
- The closest alternate is Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base (VIY), about 7 nm away, followed by Toussus-le-Noble Airport (TNF) at 10 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ORY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 22m (2,994 nm), New York about 7h 44m (3,152 nm), Washington DC about 8h 11m (3,346 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.