Limoges Aéroport

What Limoges Aéroport does

Limoges Aéroport is a publicly owned regional airport located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, opened in 1970 and operated under a mixed public syndicate (SMALB) owned by Region Nouvelle Aquitaine (49.6%), Haute-Vienne Department (25.2%), and Limoges Metropole (25.2%), with day-to-day management delegated to the CCI de Limoges et de la Haute-Vienne. The airport sits on a 172-hectare site and is served by a small team (~14 staff plus a 17-person fire rescue brigade), supporting commercial scheduled flights, business aviation, general aviation aeroclubs, and ancillary passenger services.

Its core product is regional air connectivity, with scheduled service operated primarily by Ryanair (UK cities: Bristol, London Stansted, Manchester; plus Marrakech and Marseille) and Chalair Aviation (Lyon), supplemented in 2025 by Volotea (Marseille). The infrastructure stack is conventional for a Category III-certified regional aerodrome: an EASA-compliant Safety Management System, ILS CAT III precision approach, 400Hz/28V ground power at two stands, progressive LED runway lighting, and a reed-bed wastewater treatment plant installed since 2015. Environmental credentials include Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2 (since 2022/2023, renewed 2025) and an Eco-engagé 3.5/5 rating.

The business model is multi-stream: regulated aeronautical charges (landing, parking, handling), non-aeronautical revenues from 605 parking spaces across two car parks, retail and boutique concessions (local Limousin artisans), commercial rental of meeting rooms (from €195 ex-VAT/day), a 6-seat VIP lounge (from €150 ex-VAT/day), airside hangar rental (1,134m²), and business aviation handling with a 15% markup on third-party services. Distribution runs through the Aéroports Voyages booking platform, a network of 50+ regional travel agencies, tour-operator partnerships (Fitour, Top of Travel, Premium Travel, CroisiEurope), and on-site partners for car rental, taxis, and hotels. Customer concentration is high on Ryanair as the dominant scheduled carrier.

Name

Limoges Aéroport

Legal name

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Limoges et de la Haute-Vienne

Website

https://aeroportlimoges.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Limoges Aéroport is a publicly owned regional French airport (founded 1970, 172-hectare site) operated by SMALB and the CCI de Limoges, providing scheduled flights (Ryanair, Chalair, Volotea), business aviation handling, and ancillary services to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Limoges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Aeronautical charges: Landing fees, parking fees for aircraft, and handling charges billed periodically to based users, subscribers, and regular users, or at each movement for other users. These are core airport revenues regulated by aviation regulations.
2. Parking services: Car parking fees from two car parks (P1 with 315 spaces, P2 with 290 spaces) plus a 40-space car rental drop-off area. Revenue from hourly/daily parking, subscription options (monthly, quarterly, annual).
3. Meeting and event spaces: Rental of meeting rooms (seating 35 in meeting config, 70 in theatre config) and VIP lounge (seating 6). Revenue from daily rental fees.
4. Business aviation handling: Comprehensive handling services for business aviation including runway assistance, aircraft cleaning, passenger reception, VIP services, flight coordination, and concierge services with 15% markup on third-party services.
5. Retail and commercial space rental: Rental of commercial spaces to retailers (local artisans, souvenir shops, cosmetics, leather goods) operating in the terminal shop area.
6. Car rental concessions: Partnership with car rental companies (Avis, Buggs, Enterprise, Hertz) operating at the airport.
7. Hangar rental: Airside hangar rental for aircraft storage (1,134m²) with office space (162m²), built in 2010.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Limoges Aéroport is a regional public airport providing scheduled commercial flight operations (Ryanair, Chalair, Volotea), business aviation handling, general aviation facilities for aeroclubs, and ancillary passenger services. Its offerings span aeronautical infrastructure (landing/parking fees, handling) and consumer-facing services including parking (605 spaces across P1 and P2), meeting room and VIP lounge rentals, car rental concessions, retail shop, restaurant, and reduced-mobility assistance. The airport also channels package holiday bookings through partner tour operators and travel agencies.

Product overview

Limoges Aéroport operates as a regional airport offering a unified passenger services platform centered on flight operations and travel facilitation. The core offering comprises flight booking through partner airlines Ryanair (serving UK and Morocco routes) and Chalair (serving domestic Lyon route), supplemented by integrated services including hotel reservations, car rentals, and meeting facilities. The airport provides comprehensive passenger services such as business aviation handling, aeroclub facilities, terminal amenities, reduced mobility assistance, and airport parking. Retail and dining options include an on-site boutique showcasing local Limousin products and a restaurant. The airport is managed by SMALB (Syndicat Mixte de l'Aéroport de Limoges-Bellegarde) representing Region Nouvelle Aquitaine (49.6%), Haute-Vienne Department (25.2%), and Limoges Metropole (25.2%), with environmental certification at ACA Level 2.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scheduled Commercial Flight Operations
• Airport Parking
• Meeting Room Rental
• VIP Lounge Rental
• Business Aviation Handling
• Airside Hangar Rental
• Aeroclub Services
• Terminal Retail Shop (Boutique)
• Le Bistrot de la Piste Restaurant
• Reduced Mobility Assistance
• Package Holidays (Charter Flights)
• Hotel Booking Integration
• Car Rental Booking

Quantifiable outcome

• Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2 achieved and maintained since 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• SMALB (Syndicat Mixte de l'Aéroport Limoges-Bellegarde)coreOthersSMALB is the mixed syndicate that owns and operates Limoges Airport. Ownership structure: Region Nouvelle Aquitaine (49.6%), Haute-Vienne Department (25.2%), Limoges Metropole (25.2%). This public ownership structure provides the governance framework for the airport's operations and development.
• RyanaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLow-cost airline operating scheduled flights from Limoges to UK destinations (Bristol, Leeds-Bradford, London Stansted, Nottingham/East Midlands, Manchester) and Marrakech (Morocco), plus Marseille. Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Key connectivity partner providing affordable air access to British and North African markets.
• Chalair AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench regional airline operating the Limoges-Lyon route with ATR42 aircraft. Provides essential domestic French connectivity between Limoges and Lyon-Saint-Exupéry hub.
• Fitour TravelkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTour operator offering exclusive package holidays from Limoges including Cyprus, Greece, Sicily, Albania, and Montenegro. Provides group tours and flexible stay options for leisure travelers.
• Top of TravelkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTour operator offering package holidays from Limoges including Crete, Croatia, Madeira, Albania, Mallorca, Slovenia, and others. Collaborates with Aéroports Voyages booking platform.
• Premium TravelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTour operator for Lapland winter holiday packages from Limoges, offering multi-activity winter experiences including snowmobiling, husky sledding, and ice village visits.
• CroisiEuropeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRiver cruise operator offering Andalusia cruise packages departing from Limoges with full-board cruises including excursions.
• Aéroports VoyagescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAirport booking platform partner providing flight, flight+hotel, and car rental search and booking services. Connects to largest European booking platforms. Partner of 15+ airports. Provides FreeFlex and TotalFlex cancellation options.
• Allô Artisans Limoges Taxis (AALT)keyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive taxi partner providing fixed-rate transfers between airport and Limoges train station. Day rate 30€, night/weekend rate 40€. Agreement includes partnership with French Rail (SNCF) for multimodal transport.
• SNCF (French National Railway Company)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership between airport, AALT taxi company, and SNCF for airport-train station transfers at single flat rate, facilitating multimodal travel connections.
• AviskeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental services with office at airport terminal. Provides vehicle rental for arriving passengers and departing travelers.
• EnterprisekeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental services with airport office. Provides vehicle rental for airport customers.
• HertzkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental services with airport office. Provides vehicle rental for airport customers.
• Limoges Tourist Office (Office de tourisme de Limoges)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism partner promoting Limoges and surrounding area to arriving visitors.
• Haute-Vienne TourismeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism board promoting Haute-Vienne department destinations.
• Comité régional du tourisme (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism committee promoting Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
• Airports Council International (ACI Europe)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for airports. Through the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, ACI provides the framework for Limoges Airport's environmental certification.
• Union des aéroports français et francophones associésminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion of French and Francophone airports association providing industry representation and standards.
• European Business Aviation Association (EBAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for business aviation. Limoges Airport offers business aviation services and is a member of EBAA network.
• France 24minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational news outlet partnership for airport news and updates.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rodez–Aveyron Airport: Small French regional airport operating from a similar catchment profile, providing scheduled and seasonal services with limited domestic connectivity.
• Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport: French regional airport of similar scale serving a comparable catchment, with a comparable mix of low-cost carrier routes (notably Ryanair) and package-holiday charters, and a similar public-management structure.
• La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport: Comparable small French regional airport offering scheduled and seasonal flights to UK and Mediterranean leisure destinations from a similar-sized catchment.
• Poitiers–Biard Airport: Nearby French regional airport of comparable size and traffic profile, with a similar mix of scheduled and leisure services oriented toward Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• Béziers Cap d'Agde Airport: French regional airport of similar size with a comparable mix of low-cost scheduled services and package-holiday flights, serving a smaller catchment than Paris/Bordeaux gateways.
• Carcassonne Airport: Regional French airport focused on low-cost carrier traffic and inbound tourism, with a similar scale of operations and public-management profile as Limoges.
• Brive–Souillac Airport: Small regional French airport operating scheduled and seasonal services from a similar southwest-France catchment, with comparable reliance on low-cost carriers and charter operators.
• Nîmes–Garons Airport: French regional airport of similar scale, with a comparable mix of low-cost scheduled services and charter/leisure traffic.

Broad incumbents

• Groupe ADP (Aéroports de Paris): Operator of Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly, and Paris-Le Bourget; relevant as the dominant French airport group whose network and pricing decisions directly affect traffic allocation at smaller regional airports including Limoges.
• Vinci Airports: Major global airport operator managing 70+ airports; relevant as a broader incumbent that competes for low-cost carrier route allocations and sets benchmarks for non-aeronautical revenue development at regional French airports.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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