Airports / France / EDM
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport.
La Roche-sur-Yon, France · 299 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.2/5
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70 ratings
1
Operators based
299
Elevation ft
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Field standing
#57 / 124
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4.2★ across 70 Google ratings , ranked against 124 rated France fields.
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport (LFRI / EDM) sits in La Roche-sur-Yon, France, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 299 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, EDM is a home base: SD Aviation operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE, 29 nm), La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (LRH, 32 nm), and Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport (NIT, 47 nm). The field has a single 5,085-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from EDM 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 EDM to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
LFRI
IATA
EDM
FAA / Local
LFRI
Elevation
299 ft
Coordinates
46.7019° N · 1.3786° W
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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs France fields
state range 7–3,362 ft
At 299 ft, EDM sits lower than 59% of the 135 France fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,085 ft
- 10/285,085 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,085 ft
EDM's 5,085 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 29nmNTENantes Atlantique AirportNantes
- 32nmLRHLa Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLa Rochelle
- 47nmNITNiort - Marais Poitevin AirportNiort/Souché
- 48nmSNRSaint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSaint-Nazaire/Montoir
- 52nmRCORochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRochefort/Saint-Agnant
- 53nmLBYLa Baule-Escoublac AirportLa Baule-Escoublac
Location
Open the full mapLFRI · La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport · La Roche-sur-Yon, France
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EDM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,900 nm | 7h 9m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,057 nm | 7h 31m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,251 nm | 7h 58m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,532 nm | 8h 37m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,703 nm | 9h 1m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,811 nm | 9h 16m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,854 nm | 9h 22m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,154 nm | 10h 4m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EDM?
- La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport's longest paved runway is 5,085 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 EDM?
- La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,085 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at EDM?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport as a home base, including SD Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to EDM?
- The closest alternate is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), about 29 nm away, followed by La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (LRH) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EDM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 9m (2,900 nm), New York about 7h 31m (3,057 nm), Washington DC about 7h 58m (3,251 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.