The French airport named after the late British monarch is Le Touquet–Elizabeth II Airport (Aéroport Le Touquet–Elizabeth II). Located in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, the airport was officially renamed in 2024 with the agreement of King Charles III to pay tribute to the Queen's long life and her historical links to the region. The town of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage has long been known as the "most British of French resorts," and the airport played a vital role in the 1950s as a major hub for car-ferry flights across the English Channel. The renaming honors the Queen’s legacy and her uncle, Edward VIII, who frequently flew to the resort for leisure. Today, the airport serves as a symbol of the enduring "Entente Cordiale" and continues to attract British travelers who love the town's elegant architecture, high-end shopping, and historic horse-racing traditions.
The French airport named after Queen Elizabeth is Paris-Le Bourget Airport. In 2014, the airport was officially renamed “Paris-Le Bourget Queen Elizabeth Airport” in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. This renaming was part of the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II, as Le Bourget Airport played a significant role in the liberation of France. It is primarily used for business aviation and airshows.