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Around 200 caravans illegally occupy airfields in France

23.07.2026 10:15 1 min 2 sources
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Around 200 caravans illegally occupy airfields in France
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Two incidents of illegal occupation of airfields by travellers have been reported in France: at Alprech airfield in Le Portel and at Lunéville-Chanteheux-Croismare. Eviction procedures are underway.

Two separate incidents of illegal occupation of airfields by members of the traveller community (gens du voyage) have occurred in France.

Le Portel (22 July 2026): Around 200 caravans and more than 300 vehicles occupied the runway of Alprech airfield. As a result, introductory flights, training and military missions have been suspended. Eviction proceedings are being carried out through the prefecture.

Lunéville-Chanteheux-Croismare (June 2026): Around 200 caravans illegally set up on the airfield. Their arrival was initially planned for mid-June, but they occupied the site earlier, without signing an agreement with local authorities. The intermunicipal association CCTLB set a fee of €5.20 per day for a two-axle trailer, but the travellers demanded a reduction. The president of CCTLB stated his intention to enforce the law and collect the established fee.

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Nearly 200 caravans and over 300 vehicles: travellers illegally occupy Alprech airfield in Le Portel

22.07.2026 radio6.fr FRA Original source

About 200 caravans illegally occupy airfield in France

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