Reunion Roland-Garros airport (so named in homage to the island's native aviation pioneer) is located in the town of Sainte-Marie, a few kilometers east of Saint-Denis, north of the island. 'Reunion Island.
This is the community's main airport infrastructure.
Locally called the "Gillot", named after the former owner of the land, it was built along the coast at the end of the 1920s, before the first plane landed in Reunion on November 26, 1929
Then, in 1936, an airmail link was established.
The first Boeing 707 landed in 1967 and in 2009, the first Airbus 380 was welcomed. aircraft terminal. Four other stations located nearby can accommodate other devices.
The site includes two paved runways, 2670 m and 3200 m long, capable of supporting large carriers.
In 2019, before the health crisis, the airport recorded 2.4 million passengers, which places it in 10th place nationally. In addition to the flights connecting it to the metropolis, regular flights are scheduled to and from Mauritius, Madagascar, Asia or South Africa.
A new terminal is in the construction phase and will add 13,200 m² of floor space to improve the reception of travelers and companies, with also new shops, restaurants and additional services.
All information on airport flights and services on +33 2 62 48 81 81.
The Roland Garros flying club is also located on the airport site, which offers "discovery" flights. of the island and flight training. Contact +33 2 62 53 45 85.
