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Draft:Aérodrome communal de Rodez-Onet-le-Château

Coordinates: 44°22′32″N 2°34′15″E / 44.37556°N 2.57083°E / 44.37556; 2.57083
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Rodez - Onet le Château Airfield
Summary
Airport typeDefunct
ServesRodez, France
LocationOnet le Château, France
Coordinates44°22′32″N 2°34′15″E / 44.37556°N 2.57083°E / 44.37556; 2.57083
Map
Rodez Château is located in France
Rodez Château
Rodez Château
Location in France
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
07/25 2,953 900 Grass
10/28 Grass

Rodez - Onet-le-Château airfield (also known as Averyron Airfield) is an Aerodrome constructed by the Directorate of Air Engineers. The airfield is located west of the commune of Onet-le-Château.

History

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In 1936, the airfield was built by the Directorate of Air Engineers in the city of Rodez. By an order on 6 February 1947, Rodez - Onet-le-Château was listed among the public aerodromes to be operated by light-aircraft.[1]

During World War II, German troops dug several trenches on the airfield, fearing that it would be used by the Allied Forces. Around 1946, the trenches were filled up to prepare the airfield for flight services.[1]

On the 22nd of November, 1946, the post-war Ministry for Weaponry-Army-Public Works and Transport assigned the airfield to primarily supporr air transport and secondarily support recreational aviation such as gliding. In 1964, the airfield built concrete runway markings on the two grass runways. [1]

Closure

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By the early 1960s, the airfield became too close to the edge of Rodez City, hindering expansion of the airfield. Therefore the decision was made in 1965 to build a new airfield further from town. In 1971, Rodez Chateâux Airfield was finally closed after the completion of Rodez–Aveyron Airport. [1]

Redevelopment

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During the mid-1970s, two football fields were built on the former airport. Currently, Rodez Chateâux Airport has been redeveloped into the Trauc Sports Complex with three football fields, a shooting range, and a bowling alley.[1] [2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e ""Rodez - Onet le Château"". Forgotten Airfields. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Complexes Sportifs". Ville de Rodez. Retrieved 2024-10-07.