The Aeronautical Medal (French: "Médaille de l'Aéronautique") is a state decoration of France established by the decree of February 14, 1945.

The intent was to create an aerial order of merit intended for civilian and military personnel working in aeronautics.

[1] The Aeronautical Medal is limited to no more than 275 new recipients per year, it is awarded twice annually on 1 January and 14 July.

The medal is enameled in red except for Marianne, the inscription and a 2 mm exterior border.

The reverse bears the inscription on four lines "MÉDAILLE DE L'AÉRONAUTIQUE 1945" (AERONAUTICAL MEDAL 1945).