Dijon - Longvic (BA102)

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ICAO Code LFSD/DIJ
Last Validated 03-2012
City Dijon-Longvic
Position 47°15'57"N 005°05'42"E
Runway(s) 01/19, 17/35, HEL
Elevation 726 ft

General

This former French Air Force base, home to some Gendarmerie helicopters, is somewhat of a dilemma. It offers very nice spots for photography and serial reading. At the same time the local authorities seem not to like the presence of spotters.
Besides the spots mentioned in this guide there are more spots to visit. You can get close to the taxi-track leading to the threshold of runway 35. We think though that you will not 'last' very long there.

Layout

The base has two runways, of which 17/35 is the main runway. The other one, the shorter 01/19, is only used by the helicopters and smaller aircraft. All operational activities are on the western side of the base. A civil aviation part is on the north westernmost part of the area.

Getting There

The base is to the southeast of the town of Longvic which in turn is to the southeast of Dijon. In fact the base is 'locked' between the A31 and A39 highways. To get near the base is easy by focussing on the point where the A31 and A39 cross.

Around the Airport

1Runway 35 approach 1

The first spot to visit is the approach of runway 35. From here landing shots and reading the serials is quite OK. To get here you take the A39 towards Dijon and exit at exit no.3. From the A39 turn onto the N5 and turn right onto the D905 towards Neuilly-les-Dijon. In this small town turn left onto the Chemin de Rouvres. Following this road you will end up at the fence. Keep following the fence and pass the runway 35 approach. After you cross the channel you can park your car in Ouges and walk from there on. Cross the channel again and take the small dirt road that parallels the channel. You will find a spot there that suits your needs.

2Runway 35 approach 2

Another spot for the 35 approach is very near the first spot. Depending on the lighting conditions you can position yourself a bit further to the south. This position is higher than spot 1.

3Platform view

A spot to visit to get a view on the platform and read some serials (with strong binoculars). From a corner in the fencing you can direct your binoculars to the platform and, possibly, you will end up with a couple of extra serials. You actually pass this spot if you follow the directions towards spots 1 and 2.

4Civil area

Sometimes additional serials can be read from the civil area. To get here drive from Rouges (spot 1) towards Longvic using the D968. You will note the signs leading you to the civil airport.

The approach of runway 36 is OK for landing shots. This Mirage 2000 was taken from spot 1.(E.M. Bonte)

Depending on your choices you can also position yourself at spot 2 for landing shots. (E.M. Bonte)

Frequencies

122.100 / 257.800Ground
118.325 / 235.025Tower
129.025 / 371.925Approach

Based Operators

SAG DijonAS350B(A)

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