Neuchâtel Airport


Neuchâtel Airport is an airport in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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History

Neuchâtel Airport was the location for German aviator Elly Beinhorn to fly from Europe to Africa in 1951, using a chartered Piper J-3C-65/L-4H Cub. It is the home of Swiss Flight Services, a private aviation company, who utilise Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft.

Facilities

The airport has two runways. Runway one, designated 05/23 is asphalt paved measuring 700 x 20 meters. Runway two, designated 05R/23L is grass measuring 550 x 30 meters.

Transport

The airport is served by the Colombier Chésards stop of the Neuchâtel suburban tramway line. An interchange of the A5 motorway is located within several hundred meters of the airport.