If you have never been before I suggest there are two good ways of approaching the airport VFR. If you don’t mind the longer sea crossing route from SFD direct. Alternatively coast out at LYD and head for Boulogne to track the short distance along the coast until you see the river. On a clear day you will see the river from some distance. The 14 / 32 runway is preferred and runs parallel and to the west of the river. Downwind is on the east side of the river for both runways. If you are happy there is usually no problem getting a direct for 14. If the active happens to be 06 there is a forest beyond the threshold so expect some sheer or turbulence on a windy day. Parking will usually be in front of the tower. Do watch the weather. L2K is notorious for sea fog. It can be CAVOK at Lyd and on the floor in L2K. One good way of checking if in doubt is to ask Lyd – if they don’t know there is usually some cross channel traffic who they can ask.
L2K is a notified customs airport. You don’t have to wait for the desk to be manned. Just walk through to booking in if there is no one there. The gentleman at booking in speaks very good English if that helps.
Bikes can be hired at the airport and are good for getting into town (an easy 15 minute cycle) or the supermarket (about 10 minutes). Cars can be hired at the airport but the booking office is often unmanned and always closed for lunch so it is worth phoning before and booking.
Do a search and you will see a number of restaurants have been recommended before – L2K is of course renowned for its fish restaurants.
VFR flight plans can be filed as little as 15 minutes before your departure. Fuel is obtainable from a bowser that comes out to the aircraft. All can be paid for using a credit card and there are cash machines in the town in case you forgot the Euros.
There is a very good local gold course (two courses), a small supermarket in town and a much larger supermarket just behind the 06 / 24 runway (but you have to go the long way around to get to it). The water park is great for the kids of the sea front (water slides etc).
Enjoy.
Last edited by Fuji Abound; 15th July 2003 at 05:10.