History

On August 8, 1964, Count François Gazeau and Marc Den Bosch founded a light and business aviation airfield in La Môle.
The runway, which was grass at the time, was built on land leased from Baron Charles Boyer de Fonscolombe, a cousin of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. This pioneering project marked the birth of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez Airport.

On March 15, the airfield was officially designated as “restricted-use” due to its unique technical characteristics: a short runway, the surrounding terrain, and specific procedures. This unique feature would become one of the airport’s hallmarks.

On May 30, the airport was added to the official list of French Category D airfields, designated for business, private, and domestic aviation. Charles Boyer de Fonscolombe retained ownership of the land and entrusted its operation to a manager.

The airport became part of popular culture when it appeared on the cover of Pierre Bachelet’s single “En l’an 2001,” a testament to its deep-rooted place in the collective imagination of the Riviera.

Signing of an agreement with the government setting forth the terms for operating the facility, laying the groundwork for modern and sustainable management of the airport.

Compagnie Financière du Sud-Est is taking over operations at the airport and embarking on a major transformation of the facility.

Launch of a major modernization program designed to transform the airfield into a full-fledged regional business airport.

On July 30, 1991, a ministerial decree was issued certifying that the airfield met international aviation standards; the site was brought into compliance with aviation easements. An agreement was signed with the government; the runway is no longer privately owned and remains open 365 days a year, from sunrise to sunset, with night flights prohibited.

A complete runway overhaul—a major project that significantly improves the airport’s safety and capacity.

Launch of the first seasonal international route to Geneva and then Zurich with the Swiss airline Crossair.

A new, modern terminal capable of accommodating between 150 and 180 passengers—designed to support the growth of both commercial and private air traffic—was completed in 1995.

Lufthansa is launching regular flights between Munich and Saint-Tropez, establishing the airport as a premier European destination.

Air Saint-Tropez is launching a regular helicopter service between Nice and Saint-Tropez, offering
a quick connection between these two iconic destinations on the French Riviera.

In June 2004, the Swiss airline Flybaboo launched a seasonal scheduled service between Geneva and Saint-Tropez, operated with a Dash-8-400. Flybaboo provided this service for many years. The airline was acquired by Darwin Airlines and operated out of La Môle for the 2013 season.
In 2014, Air Glaciers took over operation of the seasonal route, before Air Mountain assumed responsibility for the route starting in 2021.

Airport operators are able to utilize their infrastructure to accommodate more modern, quieter, and less polluting aircraft.

Scenes from the movie “Les Randonneurs à Saint-Tropez” are being filmed at the Saint-Tropez airport.

Acquired by the Michel Reybier Group, the Gulf of Saint-Tropez International Airport (AIGST) continues to expand its business and luxury tourism offerings.

The airport is celebrating 50 years of serving the business aviation sector and the Var region.

In partnership with the Union Patronale du Var (UPV), the Rencontres des Acteurs Économiques du Golfe de Saint-Tropez was established.

Construction of a new control tower and a bar-restaurant with a panoramic terrace, enhancing the passenger experience and operating conditions.

Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur acquires the Golfe de Saint-Tropez Airport and integrates it into its network. The Golfe de Saint-Tropez Airport thus becomes the group’s “little sister,” benefiting from a new momentum in development, investment, and operational excellence.

Implementation of a new runway layout and helicopter flight paths to better address noise pollution.

The airport received Level 3 “Airport Carbon Accreditation” certification, the first international recognition of the airport’s environmental initiatives.

The airport is strengthening its sustainable development policy by creating a charter of commitments.

AGST is reinforcing its commitment and has earned “Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3+” certification, a major milestone in its environmental strategy.

Implementation of a reforestation program to create natural carbon sinks and help absorb residual emissions.

The Gulf of Saint-Tropez Airport has become the first airport in France to achieve carbon neutrality without offsetting as part of the “Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4+” certification.

Awarded Level 2 of the Aero Biodiversity Certification.

The airport is undertaking major renovation work on the runway and aircraft stands to improve the facility’s safety, compliance, quality of service, and environmental performance.

The airport has reopened following major modernization work on the runway and aviation infrastructure—the first such project in more than 30 years.

The Gulf of Saint-Tropez Airport is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

The airport has also earned “IS-BAH Level 1” certification, an international standard for ground handling safety.

Filming of the music video for “M’envoler” by Jeck and Carla

AGST is continuing its energy transition by gradually replacing diesel with biodiesel in several pieces of operational equipment.
The airport has also been awarded Level 3 certification under the Aéro Biodiversité program, recognizing its efforts to promote biodiversity and environmental integration.