Centre de Lancement de Ballons, Aire Sur L'Adour, Landes

[ Permanent facility ]

Actually Inactive (until 2012). Main base for stratospheric balloon launches since 1963. Two annual campaigns. Estimated number of launches performed there: 400

Gap-Tallard Airport, Haute Alpes

[ Civilian airport ]

Actually Inactive (until 2012) Second launch base in importance for stratospheric balloon launches since 1966. Used mainly as alternative launch site during summer months. Estimated number of launches performed there: 200