Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Roland Garros Airport (ICAO: FMEE / IATA: RUN)
Location (City, Country)
Sainte-Marie, Réunion (France, Indian Ocean)
Airport Type & Size
Medium international airport with 2 asphalt runways (3,200 m and 2,670 m), handles ~2.5M passengers/year. Supports widebody aircraft including B777 and A350.
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
As the primary airport for Réunion Island (a French overseas department), RUN offers a unique geographic and operational setting in the southwest Indian Ocean. It serves as a key regional hub connecting Europe, Africa, and island nations, with a blend of long-haul and short-haul traffic. Its distinctive cultural mix and strategic role in France’s overseas air network make it an ideal addition to enhance gameplay diversity.
Major Airlines & Routes
Air Austral (UU) – Hub carrier
Domestic & regional: Dzaoudzi (Mayotte), Mauritius, Mahé (Seychelles), Moroni (Comoros), Madagascar (Antananarivo, Nosy Be, etc.)
Long-haul: Paris CDG & ORY, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Johannesburg, Bangkok
Air France (AF)
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris Orly (ORY)
Corsair International (SS)
Paris Orly (ORY), Marseille, Dzaoudzi, Antananarivo
French Bee (BF) – Low-cost long-haul
Paris Orly (ORY)
Air Mauritius (MK)
Port Louis (Mauritius)
Air Seychelles (HM)
Mahé (Seychelles)
Unique Features or Challenges
Two-runway layout (Runways 12/30 and 14/32)
Oceanic isolation with long-haul ops
Tropical climate with cyclone exposure
Mix of French, African, and Indian Ocean traffic
Strategic role as EU airport in the Southern Hemisphere
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Wikipedia – Roland Garros Airport
SkyVector Airport Diagram – FMEE
FlightConnections – Routes from RUN
Official Airport Website (in French)
Google Maps – Aerial View
