Access to Caen-Carpiquet Airport for certain types of flights is subject to a Priority Permission Required (PPR) application. This prior authorization is mandatory for non-commercial aircraft, private flights, or any other air activity requiring specific coordination with the airport's traffic control service.
How to submit a PPR application?
To submit your PPR application at Caen-Carpiquet airport:
- Complete the dedicated form (available on request or for download).
- Send it at least 24 hours before your arrival via the form below.
- Wait for confirmation.
PPR application
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Your PPR is validated only when you receive a PPR number by email. No air operations can be carried out without this prior authorization number.
Deadline to be met for the PPR
The application form must be submitted at least 24 hours before the scheduled arrival at the airport. Last-minute requests cannot be guaranteed, especially during peak periods or airport events.
Contact
For any further information regarding the PPR procedure, time slots or infrastructure availability, please contact: aerotrafic@caen.aeroport.fr
Important reminder : Obtaining a PPR (Airport Permit) is essential to access Caen-Carpiquet Airport for non-scheduled flights. Without this authorization number, landing or use of the aerodrome may be refused.
Frequently Asked Questions
The PPR, or "Prior Permission Required," is a procedure designed to regulate access to and use of the airport outside of scheduled traffic. It allows the operator to:
- To ensure the safety and smooth flow of air traffic.
- Optimize the management of infrastructure and time slots.
- Avoid scheduling conflicts with other flights or special events.
Any flight concerned must obtain official authorization before its arrival, materialized by a PPR number issued by the airport.
- Private flights (light or business aviation).
- Training or recreational flights.
- Special or exceptional flights.
- Aircraft wishing to park for an extended period.
- Any other unplanned air activity within the regular traffic schedule.