50+1 = 6h ... of Lyon !
12 April
15:00 UTC
The "gônes 's capital is waiting for you !
To mark the 50th (+1) anniversary of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (formerly Lyon-Satolas), the Marseille FIR and the Events Department invite you to join us on April 12, 2026, at the Lyon airfield to celebrate this almost-anniversary. For the occasion, we’ve decided to spread this event out over 6 hours… a little nod to a past event in Lyon.
So pick your favorite plane, inflate the balloons, and join us on April 12, 2026, from 15:00 UTC to 21:00 UTC!
PILOTS
Your mission: Complete a flight under VFR or IFR conditions during at least 45 minutes, to or from Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL). minutes.
Also remember:
- Be ready and keep your charts easily accessible;
- Upon arrival, you may be instructed to follow vectors or hold;
- Please be patient and avoid interrupting ongoing communications (especially when joining a frequency);
- Consider carrying extra fuel;
- Most importantly: Enjoy! :)
CHARTS
French IFR aeronautical charts: SIA Website (AIP > eAIP France > Current eAIP > AD 2 CIVIL AERODROMES WITH IFR PROCEDURES)
Event rules
Pilots: This event will grant one point toward the Pilot Events Award for any pilot for any pilot flying for at least 45 minutes from or to Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL) during the event's time slot.
