Private jets at Tours Val de Loire Airport
Tours Val de Loire is a regional airport run by Edeis 6 km north-north-east of Tours, with a 2,404-metre concrete runway, a business terminal and handling, fuel and customs arranged through the airport's MyHandling platform. Control tower hours are published by NOTAM, and customs and police come on request, with the airport asking for four hours' notice.
- Longest runway
- 2,404 m
- Codes
- TUF · LFOT
- Business aviation handling
- 2 handlers
Charter a private jet to Tours Val de Loire Airport
Tours Val de Loire is about 6 km north-north-east of Tours (AIP), and the airport puts it 10 minutes from the city centre and the Saint-Pierre-des-Corps TGV station. Its 2,404 m concrete runway is much longer than Le Mans-Arnage's, and handling, fuel and customs are arranged through the airport's MyHandling platform. Tower hours are published by NOTAM, so early or late flights need an extension.
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What the private terminal is like at Tours Val de Loire
The airport runs a business terminal (Terminal Affaires), separate from the commercial terminal, open 08:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday and from 09:00 on Sundays and public holidays (airport figures). The AIP lists a VIP car and lounge.
Edeis Tours Val de Loire (airport handling, booked through MyHandling)
The airport operator's own handling and operations team (tours.handling@edeis.com), with a business terminal, VIP car and lounge (AIP), passenger and crew reception, aircraft guidance and baggage handling. Catering is from a supplier based at the airport, ordered at least 48 hours ahead.
ExecuJet (Edeis partner network)
The airport says Edeis airports are partners of ExecuJet's FBO network, offering VIP reception, private lounges, crew rest areas, aircraft parking and fuelling. ExecuJet lists Tours among its FBO locations.
Customs at Tours Val de Loire, step by step
What happens on an international flight, in the order you meet it. We handle the paperwork with the operator.
- When you book, we ask for each passenger's passport details for the operator.
- The operator books handling, fuel and parking through the airport's MyHandling platform at least 24 hours ahead. Parking on the business aprons comes with mandatory handling.
- Customs and police are on request through MyHandling. The airport asks for four hours' notice, which matters for flights from the UK and other countries outside Schengen.
- You use the airport's business terminal, open 08:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday and from 09:00 on Sundays and public holidays (airport figures).
Which private jets can use Tours Val de Loire?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. The check below uses each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight, at sea level on a 15°C day. Heat, altitude, a wet runway and the operator's own rules can need more, so we confirm it for your aircraft and date.
The business aprons P1 to P3 are for daytime use only, on request with handling. Night IFR flights need the airport operator's authorisation, and the AIP asks for an aircraft study for anything larger than the codes the airport accommodates. Taxiway B is limited to wingspans under 24 m and taxiway C1 to under 15 m, APU use is limited to 30 minutes, and runway 20 departures turn left to avoid overflying Tours.
| Aircraft class | On this runway |
|---|---|
| Turboprop 5–8 seats · take-off 730–1,000 m · Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Yes |
| Very light jet 4–5 seats · take-off 630–1,100 m | Yes |
| Light jet 6–7 seats · take-off 960–1,200 m · Embraer Phenom 300E | Yes |
| Super light jet 7–8 seats · take-off 820–1,350 m | Yes |
| Midsize jet 8–9 seats · take-off 1,100–1,660 m · Cessna Citation XLS+ | Yes |
| Super midsize 9–10 seats · take-off 1,400–1,600 m · Bombardier Challenger 350 | Yes |
| Heavy jet 12–14 seats · take-off 1,430–1,780 m · Dassault Falcon 7X | Yes |
| Ultra long range 13–19 seats · take-off 1,700–1,970 m · Bombardier Global 7500 | Yes |
| VIP airliner 18–50+ seats · take-off 1,500–2,100 m | Yes |
Worth knowing before you fly
- Tours's 2,404 m runway is much longer than Le Mans-Arnage's 1,420 m, and the airport is 5 minutes from the A28 motorway towards Le Mans. No official drive time to the circuit was found.
- Tower hours are published by NOTAM rather than fixed, and without ATS the aerodrome frequency is for based aircraft only, so early or late flights need an extension arranged ahead.
- Customs and police are on request: the airport asks for four hours' notice, and handling, fuel and flight plans need 24 hours' notice through MyHandling.
- The business aprons are for daytime use only and night IFR flights need the airport operator's authorisation, so night movements must be agreed in advance.
Events Tours Val de Loire serves
From our events calendar: what the airport is used for, and the transfer to the venue on an ordinary day.
24 Hours of Le Mans
About 1 hour 15 minutes by road.
Private jets to the 24 Hours of Le MansOperating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | ATS (tower or AFIS) hours are published by NOTAM, with extensions possible; airport administration follows ATS hours. Handling, fuel and flight-plan filing (ARO) are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through MyHandling with 24 hours' prior notice. Security follows ATS hours, with 48 hours' notice for exceptional openings (AIP). The airport gives business terminal hours of 08:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday and 09:00-18:00 on Sundays and public holidays (French page; the English page says 08:30 on Sundays), with the reception service reachable 7 days a week. |
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| Prior permission | Handling, fuel and flight-plan services are by prior notice of 24 hours through MyHandling. The business aprons P1, P2 and P3 are allocated on request to the airport operator with mandatory handling, for daytime use only. Night IFR flights need the airport operator's authorisation. The airport says a handling package is mandatory for every non-based aircraft under 6 t. |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and immigration via MyHandling (AIP). The airport's pilot page says customs and police are on request with four hours' notice. ExecuJet's page for Tours mentions streamlined customs. |
| Slots | Not slot-coordinated: Tours is not on the French ministry's list of coordinated or schedules-facilitated airports (updated 17 July 2026). |
| Noise and night restrictions | APU use is limited to 30 minutes. Departures from runway 20 turn left onto heading 148 degrees at the end of the strip to avoid overflying the city of Tours (AIP). The airport says it has no scheduled flights at night and bans the noisiest Chapter 2 aircraft. |
| Aircraft parking | Business aprons P1, P2 and P3 are on request to the airport operator with mandatory handling, daytime only (AIP). The airport describes aircraft parking right next to the terminal. Hangar space for visiting aircraft is on request through MyHandling. Ground power (GPU) and a 250 kVA air start unit are available. |
| De-icing | Available through MyHandling between October and April (Type II 75/25 fluid, ABAX Ecowing unit) (AIP). |
| Other restrictions | Closed to gliders and microlights. Crosswind limit 25 kt on a dry runway and 20 kt on a wet one. Taxiway B is limited to wingspans under 24 m and taxiway C1 to under 15 m; runway entry from taxiway C is prohibited. Take-off from taxiway B on runway 02 is prohibited; from taxiway B the take-off run available is 1,600 m. Night IFR needs the airport operator's authorisation, and an aircraft study is required for aircraft larger than the codes the airport accommodates. Night VFR is reserved for based aircraft. Without ATS, the air-to-air frequency is reserved for based aircraft. Fire cover is level 5 during ATS hours or on request, and level 7 for the commercial flights that need it. |
Runways
| 02/20 | 2,404 m, concrete, 45 m wide |
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By road
| Tours | About 6 km north-north-east of Tours (AIP); the airport says 10 minutes to Tours city centre |
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| Saint-Pierre-des-Corps TGV station | 10 minutes (airport figure); the airport gives 55 minutes by TGV from the station to Paris Montparnasse |
| A10 and A28 motorways | 5 minutes to the A10 (Paris-Bordeaux) and A28 (towards Le Mans) (airport figure) |
Flying times
Airports near Tours Val de Loire
Blois Le Breuil
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-Florent
Angers Marcé
More airport guides nearby: Paris Le Bourget Airport, Jersey Airport, Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, Guernsey Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Tours Val de Loire Airport?
Yes. The airport runs a business terminal (Terminal Affaires), separate from the commercial terminal, open 08:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday and from 09:00 on Sundays and public holidays (airport figures). The AIP lists a VIP car and lounge.
What are Tours Val de Loire Airport's opening hours for private flights?
ATS (tower or AFIS) hours are published by NOTAM, with extensions possible; airport administration follows ATS hours. Handling, fuel and flight-plan filing (ARO) are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through MyHandling with 24 hours' prior notice. Security follows ATS hours, with 48 hours' notice for exceptional openings (AIP). The airport gives business terminal hours of 08:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday and 09:00-18:00 on Sundays and public holidays (French page; the English page says 08:30 on Sundays), with the reception service reachable 7 days a week.
Can I clear customs at Tours Val de Loire Airport on a private flight?
Customs and immigration via MyHandling (AIP). The airport's pilot page says customs and police are on request with four hours' notice. ExecuJet's page for Tours mentions streamlined customs.
What size of private jet can use Tours Val de Loire?
The longest runway is 2,404 m. Going by each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight: every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. The business aprons P1 to P3 are for daytime use only, on request with handling. Night IFR flights need the airport operator's authorisation, and the AIP asks for an aircraft study for anything larger than the codes the airport accommodates. Taxiway B is limited to wingspans under 24 m and taxiway C1 to under 15 m, APU use is limited to 30 minutes, and runway 20 departures turn left to avoid overflying Tours. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
Which events do people fly to Tours Val de Loire for?
On our events calendar: 24 Hours of Le Mans (about 1 hour 15 minutes by road). Slots and parking fill early on event dates, so book as soon as your plans are firm.
What are the fees for a private jet at Tours Val de Loire?
Our quotes include landing and handling fees, along with fuel, crew and taxes. What the airport and handler charge depends mainly on the aircraft's size and the time of day. Out-of-hours, de-icing and special event fees can be extra, and we tell you which could apply before you book.
Can we have catering on a private flight to Tours Val de Loire?
Yes. Tell us what you would like when you book and the operator orders it for the flight. Depending on the operator and region it is either included or charged separately, and we tell you which before you book.
Checked 13 November 2026 from the official AIP and published airport, government and handler information (sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr, tours.aeroport.fr, execujet.com, ecologie.gouv.fr). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
