Saint-Tropez has an airport of its own, at La Môle, in the Var. The catch is its runway. At 1,180 metres, it is the shortest strip on the coast, and that single number decides which aircraft can bring you there.
What 1,180 metres means for your aircraft
La Môle has one runway, 06/24, 1,180 metres long and 30 metres wide. There is no runway lighting, so the airport works in daylight only. The airport also publishes a dedicated operating file for the crews who fly there.
Operators describe it as an airfield for turboprops and small jets. Large cabins and long-range jets cannot use it. Their passengers land at Nice, Cannes or Toulon and finish the trip by helicopter or by road.
| Airfield | Runway | Typical traffic |
|---|---|---|
| La Môle (LTT) | 1,180 m | Turboprops and light jets |
| Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) | 1,610 m | Light and midsize jets |
| Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE) | 2,960 m | Every category, including heavy jets |
Three ways to arrive in Saint-Tropez
Direct into La Môle
The fastest option if your aircraft is eligible. You land a short drive from the village and the beaches. Expect a smaller aircraft, and plan for daytime arrivals only.
Jet to Nice or Cannes, then helicopter
The usual choice with a larger jet or a bigger group. Your jet lands at Nice or Cannes-Mandelieu and a helicopter covers the last stretch along the coast.
Jet to Nice or Cannes, then car
The simplest option. Ask for the drive time on your date: in high season, the helicopter can save a lot of time.
The runway decides your aircraft. Choose the airfield first, then the jet.
Frequently asked questions
Can a private jet land in Saint-Tropez?
Yes, at La Môle, but only smaller aircraft. Its runway is 1,180 metres long. Larger jets land at Nice, Cannes or Toulon.
Can I land at La Môle at night?
No. The runway has no lighting and the airport operates in daylight only.
Which aircraft can use La Môle?
Mostly turboprops and light jets. Eligibility depends on the exact aircraft and its weight, and the operator confirms it on every quote.
Is Nice or Cannes better for Saint-Tropez?
Cannes-Mandelieu is closer to Saint-Tropez and takes light and midsize jets. Nice takes every category of aircraft.
Sources
- La Môle runway 06/24, 1,180 m by 30 m: Skybrary airport data and French AIP, as listed on our homepage.
- No runway lighting, daytime operations only, operating file for crews: Saint-Tropez La Môle airport documentation and Universal Weather airport page.
- Aircraft types at La Môle and transfers from Nice, Cannes or Toulon: Victor, PrivateFly and Aeroaffaires airport guides (consulted November 2026).
- Cannes-Mandelieu and Nice runway lengths: French AIP, as listed on our homepage.
