Night flying
Night flying
at Le Versoud
(text and images taken from the “PenseBeteVolDeNuit” document by Samuel Georges)
Grenoble Le Versoud (LFLG) is an aerodrome approved with limitations. The conditions of use are published by the SIA.
- Night flying depends on the runway 04 lighting working properly.
- The number of aircraft in the air is limited to 6, with no more than 3 in the circuit.
- Night flying at Le Versoud is limited to conditions when runway 04 is in use, except in an emergency or an unexpected change in the weather.
- Local flights must end before 21:00 local time.
- VFR cross-country flights may return until 23:00 local time.
- The night circuit is on runway 04 only. Runway 22 is reserved for emergencies.
- Local flying outside the circuit must stay above 3,000 ft and within 6.5 NM (12 km).
Local flying is managed by the chief pilot or his deputy.
The runway lighting is set out by the ACD with the club van. Clearance to enter the runway must be obtained on 121.0 MHz.
Lighting: the lights are recharged by solar panels.
Night circuit at Le Versoud
Diversions
In case LFLG is closed because of the weather or an obstructed runway.
Diversion route to LFLS (Grenoble Alpes Isère)
Domène 6000 ft ↑ 8300 ft Sassenage ↓ Moirans 3600ft
Diversion route to Chambéry (LFLB) or Annecy (LFLP)
- vertical climb over LFLG to 6,000 ft
- transit to LFLB 8,100 ft minimum
- transit to LFLP 7,600 ft minimum
