It is located 7 km (4 nautical miles) east-southeast of Montpellier[1] in Mauguio, in the Hérault department of the Occitanie region in France.

In 1974, the Montpellier Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIM) secured a commercial operating permit for a duration of 30 years.

However, the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, the introduction of the TGV Méditerannée line and the departure of Air Liberté led to a decline in traffic.

This decision, aligned with the evolution of decentralization laws, granted the Montpellier platform the status of a private company with public capital.

In addition, the renewal of the concession allows the Montpellier Chamber of Commerce and Industry to continue to develop the airport until 2008 as manager with the signing of new specifications.

As a result, from October, airlines, flying clubs, ESMA and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation are committed to a "green trajectory" and to prioritise landings and take-offs by sea.

The Montpellier link to Paris Orly operated by Air France joins La Navette flights.

In 2018, airport management announces the creation of a terminal building specifically for Low Cost flights.

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