Péronne - Saint-Quentin : introduction
The Péronne – Saint-Quentin airfield is open to public and civil air traffic. It is dedicated to business and tourism aviation.
Located in the Somme, next to Estrées-Mons and 15 km south of Péronne, you can practice parachuting activities there. It can accommodate both aerodynes and very light jets.
AEROAFFAIRES tells you everything you need to know about the organisation of your flight from Péronne – Saint-Quentin airfield.
History of Péronne – Saint-Quentin airfield
- 1939 : the airfield is built by local residents.
- 1940 : the airfields of Calais, Dunkerque, Metz, Essey-lès-Nancy, Bron and Châteauroux are targeted by the bombing of the German Air Force and half of the force planes are destroyed. Following the armistice, the enemy requisitioned the land, including Péronne, where two runways were built.
- 1944 : Luftwaffe installs several 88mm anti-aircraft guns. After the liberation of Paris, the Germans withdraw.
- 1945 : the land is handed over to the French Air Ministry of Charles de Gaulle’s government. However, it is left abandoned for lack of funds.
- 1950 : In the aftermath of the war, the Soviet threat was growing. Negotiations between NATO and the United States were held with the aim of strengthening Western Europe. Air bases were set up on French soil and fighter planes were stationed there. The airfield of Péronne becomes a rescue and relief airfield.
- 1966 : Charles de Gaulle announces France’s withdrawal from the integrated military command and orders NATO forces to leave French soil.
- 1967 : the base is abandoned by NATO and the US Air Force.
- 1992/1995 : It is taken over by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Péronne.
- 2007 : the Péronne airfield is transferred to the Communauté de Communes de la Haute Somme for exploitation.
