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Answers to some of your questions
What are Nice Côte d'Azur Airport's
opening hours?
-The airport is open to air traffic 24/7.
However, only 2% of flights take off or land between 11pm and
6am. A decree forbids engine tests between 9pm and 6am and reverse
thrust 24/7 (except for safety reasons).
How are the runways used?
South runway:
- equipped with a full axial Instrument Landing System
- reserved for take-offs during the day
- landings and takeoffs during the night |
North runway:
- equipped with a full axial Instrument Landing System
- used for landings
- closed at night |
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What help is available with soundproofing?
-If you live within a Noise Pollution Zone
(PGS in French), the Agency for Environment and Energy Management
(ADEME in French) provides information on financial aid for soundproofing
work for residents in accommodation located near the airport.
Contact: Ademe
Paca on 04.91.32.84.44.
Where can I get information about environmental
issues at the airport?
- A help desk has been created with precisely
that in mind. The "Espace Riverain" - or Residents' Corner
- is located on the first floor of Terminal 1. It is open from
Monday to Friday, or by appointment on 04.93.21.59.05.
What trajectories do aircraft take in
Nice?
-For take-off, the least intrusive procedure
involves flying out over the sea (to the right from 04 and to
the left from 22) once the aircraft has reached an altitude of
300 feet (approximately 1,000 metres), then gaining height before
heading back over the coast at a minimum of 600 feet (approximately
2,000 metres).
- Landing procedures.
Why do aircraft fly over Antibes?
- To understand why flights pass over Antibes, consult the section
on landing procedures.
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