Albert – Picardie Airport, International airport located in Bray-sur-Somme, France.
Albert-Picardie Airport features a 2,200-meter main runway and a 1,000-meter grass runway, covering 178 hectares with modern facilities designed to accommodate various aircraft types including large commercial planes.
Renamed in 2023 at the Paris Air Show, this airport honors Henry Potez, a French aviation pioneer who significantly contributed to the regional aeronautical industry development for over a century.
The facility maintains Picardy's aeronautical heritage by hosting annual air shows and aviation demonstrations that attract both aviation enthusiasts and industry professionals from across the region.
The airport operates 24/7 without flight restrictions and provides comprehensive services including Jet A1 and AVGAS fuel supply, deicing, ground support, and pilot training programs.
This airport serves as a weekly stopover for Airbus Beluga XL cargo aircraft, facilitating the transport of large aircraft components between European manufacturing facilities.
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