Courchevel Altiport
Courchevel Altiport (IATA: CVF, ICAO: LFLJ) serves the Courchevel ski resort high in the French Alps. The airfield sits at an altitude of 2,008 m (6,588 ft). Its single runway (04/22) is extremely short — only 537 m (1,762 ft) long — and slopes uphill with an 18.6% gradient. Because of the steep terrain and the surrounding mountains, there is no go-around procedure for landings.
Due to the lack of runway lighting and no instrument‑approach system, Courchevel only operates under daytime VFR (visual flight rules). The altiport is restricted-use, and only pilots with a “mountain wheel” certification (or who have passed a specific test) are allowed to land there.
The altiport is mainly used by small fixed-wing aircraft such as Pilatus PC‑12 or Cessna 208 Caravan, and by helicopters, especially during the winter when helicopter traffic accounts for a large share of movements. Over the winter season, there are around 5,400 aircraft movements, about 70% of which are helicopter flights.
Because of its proximity to other airports, the most practical way for many travelers to reach Courchevel is to fly into Chambéry, Geneva, Lyon, or Grenoble, all of which support private jets. Once at one of those airports, many people opt for a private helicopter transfer directly into Courchevel’s altiport.
Courchevel is a prestigious mountain resort with a massive ski area, luxury hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants — arriving by air (fixed-wing or helicopter) adds to the exclusivity. However, because the runway is so short and the conditions so challenging, only highly skilled and specially certified pilots fly in.
For private jet hire or more information, contact us at +30 210 996 7870 (24 HRS) or info@jets4you.net
Airport
Working Hours:
09:00–19:00 local time
AFIS (air‑traffic service) hours vary seasonally
From the 1st Monday of December to the 1st Sunday of February: 08:00‑15:45
From the 1st Monday of February to the last Saturday of March: 08:00‑16:15
From the last Sunday of March to the 3rd Friday of April: 07:00‑10:30 and 11:30‑15:15.
Courchevel History
The original idea of Courchevel as a resort was conceived during the Second World War when in 1942, the French Commission of Tourism expressed and interest in creating a super ski resort. Their criteria included terrain between 1400 and 1800 meters and the feasibility of installing a reliable lift system to link them together and create an enormous cohesive ski area. At this time Courchevel, Saint Bon and Moriond were seeking funding for regeneration and development and so Courchevel became France’s first purpose built ski resort.
Courchevel Ski Facts
Courchevel spans four levels: Le Praz (1,300 m), Courchevel Village (1,550 m), Moriond (1,650 m), and the iconic Courchevel 1850. It is part of Les Trois Vallées, which boasts about 600 km of pistes. Within Courchevel itself there are around 102 marked runs: approximately 21 green, 39 blue, 38 red, and 11 black.
In terms of lift infrastructure, Courchevel has 1 cable‑car, 10 gondolas, about 20 chairlifts, 29 drag lifts, and 3 magic carpets. The broader Trois Vallées system has about 180 ski lifts in total.
On the non-skiing side, Courchevel offers a variety of winter activities, including ice skating, tobogganing, hot-air ballooning, pleasure flights, and ice climbing, maintaining its reputation as a premium alpine destination.
Airport Info:
IATA: CVF
ICAO: LFLJ
Latitude: 45° 23′ 45″ N
Longitude: 6° 37′ 57″ E
Elevation: 6,583 ft
Runway Length: 1,762 ft.
Surface: asphalt
Courchevel Town
Courchevel is a small charming town in the Savoie region of the French Alps, full activities and shopping options. As part of the Trois Vallées, it has access to the largest ski resort in the world: some 375 miles of groomed slopes and countless off-piste runs. Thanks to the resort’s high altitude, it usually has snow from mid-November through April. With the most over-the-top lodging in the Alps, Courchevel is the perfect place to mix skiing with luxury.
Courchevel Sightseeing Tours
If you’re looking to try something a little different on your trip to Courchevel, why not get a panoramic view of the mountains from on board a helicopter?
Courchevel is a French Alps ski resort. It is a part of Les Trois Vallées, the largest linked ski areas in the world.
Experience a helicopter tourist flight for a thrilling, exhilarating panoramic bird’s eye view of the mountains.
HEART OF THE ALPS:
Fly over the Alps and the highest summits of Europe
20 min – 1650€
ALPS & MONT BLANC VIEW:
Discover the beauty of the most famous mountains of the French Alps seen from the sky
30 min – 1950€
THE MONT BLANC:
Hop aboard for an escapade around Mont Blanc and its snowy glaciers.
50 min – 2650€
Helicopter AS350 / 5 passengers – Price is per helicopter (to per passenger)
From Courchevel, we offer only private tours
*Rates include Altiport Taxes and 10% VAD