The airport owner
Le Havre–Octeville Airport is owned by the Le Havre Seine Métropole Urban Community, which comprises 54 municipalities. As the owner, it defines the overall direction of the site and ensures that the airport is fully integrated into the economic, tourism, and mobility development policies of the region.
The Urban Community acts as the guarantor of the public interest, coordinating the platform's activities with the needs of residents, businesses, and institutional stakeholders in the region. It also ensures the site's regulation in compliance with safety standards and environmental requirements.
A strategic vision for the territory
The Le Havre Seine Métropole urban community considers the airport as a lever for economic development and a strategic access point for commercial and tourist flows.
Its main missions include:
- Defining the airport's development guidelines in conjunction with local authorities and the regional economic fabric.
- The integration of the airport into the mobility and transport policies of the metropolis and Normandy.
- Supporting initiatives aimed at improving the region's attractiveness for businesses, travellers and tourism.
Thanks to this vision, the airport contributes to the economic vitality of the metropolis and facilitates exchanges with France and internationally.
A coordinating and supervisory role
As the delegating authority, Le Havre Seine Métropole oversees the management entrusted to SEALAR, the operational manager of the airport.
She ensures that the assigned tasks comply with
- Commitments to safety and quality of service.
- Environmental and sustainable development standards.
- The needs of the various economic and institutional actors.
This oversight ensures a balance between operational performance and the public interest, while ensuring the sustainable development of the platform.
Le Havre Seine Métropole
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