Location

2026 FAI F5J European Championship for Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders, seniors and juniors will be organised from 16-22 August 2026, ABBEVILLE, FRANCE.

Precontest and European championship will take place on the airfield of the Aeroclub of ABBEVILLE-BUIGNY – BAIE DE SOMME (LFOI)

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Airfield

– Exact GPS Position of the site:
50.140772
1.826114
– Average wind in august is around 20 km/h.
– Average temperature in August is 20°C.
– Training flights are permitted from 13th August at 02:00pm

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Lodging and food

– The city of Abbeville offers a wide range of accommodation options(hotels, guesthouses…)
– Hotel/Restaurant on the Airfield
– Camping will not be possible on the field.
– The organizer can offer you lunch. Price and type of meals will be detailed later.

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The site is a vast, open field with a perfectly flat terrain stretching over several hectares, offering unobstructed airspace and excellent visibility in all directions. With ample space for pilot zones, judges, and spectators, this location is tailor-made for high-level F5J competitions.

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