Le Bourget Field

Le Bourget Field is a historic airfield near Paris, France, established in the early 20th century. It served as a strategic military base during World War I and later became famous as the site of the first powered airplane flight by Louis Blériot in 1909. Today, it hosts the Musée Air et Espace, an aviation museum, and is known for hosting the Paris Air Show, one of the world’s largest aerospace industry events. The airfield’s long history reflects its significance in aviation development and military history.