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Caravan encampment paralyzes Beaune airfield

01.06.2026 18:36 1 min 1 source

ICI, le média de la vie locale FRA

Caravan encampment paralyzes Beaune airfield — Original source: ICI, le média de la vie locale

Around 112 caravans and 126 vehicles occupied the Beaune-Challanges airfield in Côte-d'Or. All flights have been suspended and diverted to Nuits-Saint-Georges. The Beaune aero club, with 60 members, canceled all lessons for the week. The mayor called the occupation illegal and appealed to the prefecture.

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Caravan encampment paralyzes Beaune airfield

Around 112 caravans and 126 vehicles occupied the Beaune-Challanges airfield in Côte-d'Or. All flights have been suspended and diverted to Nuits-Saint...

01.06.2026 ICI, le média de la vie locale FRA Original source

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