Located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Barcelonnette – Saint-Pons Aerodrome (LFMR) is a small yet distinctive airfield that brings a different kind of flying challenge to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The field sits just outside Barcelonnette in the commune of Saint-Pons, on the edge of the Ubaye River valley, surrounded by the dramatic terrain of the French Alps. It is best known as a hub for glider activity, managed by the Barcelonnette Gliding Center, and is well-suited for VFR flying, mountain approaches, and recreational soaring.
FSX3D’s rendition of ➡️ Barcelonnette's Aerodrome builds on this unique setting by recreating the airfield with custom 3D structures, accurate ground textures, and a runway that captures the real-world longitudinal slope. The developer has also used detailed satellite imagery for the airfield surface. The aerodrome features a single 800-meter asphalt runway (09/27) with no lighting, reflecting its real-world limitation to daytime VFR operations. With an uncontrolled traffic pattern and a published self-information frequency of 123.500 MHz, you are responsible for managing your own traffic calls during operations.
Its location makes it particularly suitable for glider flights, with valley winds and thermals providing realistic soaring conditions in the simulator. At the same time, its compact layout and alpine location make it attractive for bush pilots and general aviation enthusiasts looking for scenic VFR flights in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. You can purchase Barcelonnette – Saint-Pons Aerodrome (LFMR) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 directly through the ➡️ Flightsim.to Store.