Europe
France
Pays de la Loire
Vendee (department)
Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile
Ile d'Yeu, France
Ile d’Yeu Aerodrome - IDY
Ile d’Yeu Aerodrome is an airport that serves Ile d’Yeu, France. It is located 2.2 miles to the east of Port-Joinville on the island of Ile d’Yeu. The public airport operates under the IATA code IDY and the ICAO code LFEY. It is operated by CCI de la Vendee and sits at an elevation of 24 meters or 79 feet above mean sea level. There are two runways. One measures 1.23 kilometers and has an asphalt surface. The other is 575 meters long and has a grass surface. Aside from transporting passengers to the island, Ile d’Yeu Aerodrome also serves as an important cargo hub.
Best Time to Visit
Located on Ile D’Yeu Island, Ile d’Yeu Aerodrome is mostly served by the light air planes and helicopters. The main company serving the airport is Oya Vendée Hélicoptère, a charter company that offers helicopter services. Their top destination is La Barre de Monts. The island that the airport sits on is a commune of the Vendee Departement and is a part of the Pays de la Loire Region in France. It is found off the coast of Vendee and has two island harbors, including Port-Joinville and Port de la Meule. Ile d’Yeu Aerodrome is closer to Port-Joinville. The island and the surrounding coast is most known for lobster and tuna fishing. Nearby cities, towns, and villages near the Ile d’Yeu Aerodrome include Challans, Noirmoutier-en-L’ile, Guerande, and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There is a small handful of great hotels located in the area served by the Ile d’Yeu Aerodrome. One of the best-reviewed places is the rustic and cozy Chambre d’hotes: Yeu Autrement. Not only is it near the airport, but this airport hotel is also close to many of the island’s attractions, including the Ile d’Yeu Lighthouse.
Alternate airports for Ile d’Yeu Aerodrome is the Nantes Atlantique Airport, which is located 48 miles away in Nantes, France.
On this page it is easy to search for Ile d'Yeu, France airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Ile d'Yeu, France (IDY) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the IDY airport. Most of these IDY hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Ile d'Yeu, France motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the IDY airport are Chateau de Noirmoutier, Bois de la Chaize Beach, and Chateau de Noirmoutier.
