AviaSim Lille: Airbus A320 & F-35 Fighter Jet Simulators at Weembi, Lesquin

Flight Simulator Lille — Airbus A320 & F-35 Lightning II at AviaSim, Weembi Lesquin

Lille occupies a uniquely international position in France — less than an hour from Brussels, 80 minutes from London by Eurostar, and 1h20 from Paris by TGV. It is a crossroads city, and AviaSim Lille reflects that with one of the most accessible and well-located flight simulator venues in northern Europe. Housed inside the Weembi leisure complex at Lesquin, just south of Lille, the centre is equipped with two distinct simulator experiences — a full 1:1 scale Airbus A320 cockpit and an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet simulator — drawing aviation enthusiasts from across the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Belgium, and southern England.

Part of France’s number one flight simulator network with 15 centres nationwide and over 80,000 pilots welcomed since 2012, AviaSim Lille sits inside the Weembi venue — one of the region’s largest leisure complexes — and benefits from the site’s bar des pilotes, meeting rooms for corporate team building events, and seminar facilities. After your flight, you don’t have to go far to debrief over a drink.

Airbus A320 Simulator

The A320 cockpit at AviaSim Lille is a 1:1 scale replica of the real Airbus aircraft, with authentic fly-by-wire sidestick controls, ECAM displays, autopilot, and throttle quadrant. The 180° photorealistic visual system spans more than 24,000 airports worldwide, with fully configurable weather, time of day, and visibility settings. Lille-Lesquin itself is a natural starting point — flying a departure from LFQQ and returning for an approach over the flat plains of Flanders before touching down is a satisfying local experience. Alternatively, choose any airport in the world: Brussels, Amsterdam, London Heathrow, Paris CDG, or further afield.

Your professional pilot instructor accompanies you from briefing through to landing, adapting entirely to your level. Up to three guests can join you in the rear cockpit seats at no additional cost. No experience required, minimum height approximately 1m10.

F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jet Simulator

The F-35 simulator at AviaSim Lille is the reason many visitors make the trip specifically to this centre rather than the A320-only locations in the network. The F-35 Lightning II is the world’s most advanced stealth multirole combat aircraft — and at Weembi, you get to fly it. High-G turns, supersonic flight, aerobatic manoeuvres, tactical missions including air combat, ground attack, reconnaissance, and formation flying are all available. The contrast between the precision of commercial airline flight and the raw intensity of the F-35 in a single visit is one of the defining features of the Lille centre.

The Pack Full Experience combines both simulators in one visit — the perfect format for groups, special occasions, and aviation enthusiasts who simply can’t choose between the two.

Session Options

Three standard packages are available on the A320:

Découverte Avion de Ligne — 45 minutes at the controls for €109, from takeoff to landing. The most popular package and the most frequently given as a gift in the region.

Forfait Duo — 60 minutes shared between two pilots for €169. One as captain, one as first officer, under instructor guidance. A natural fit for the international, cross-border audience that AviaSim Lille attracts.

Forfait Évasion — 80 minutes for €199, covering every phase of flight with time for advanced manoeuvres and multiple approaches.

All packages are available as gift vouchers — a digital boarding pass sent instantly by email, valid for 12 months, with no name, date, or price shown. The Pack Full Experience (A320 + F-35) is also bookable online.

Fear of Flying Programme

AviaSim Lille offers the full Stage Peur en Avion — a 6-hour individual programme with a 97% success rate, using the A320 simulator to demystify every sensation of commercial flight. Bookable by phone or contact form.

Corporate and Team Building

The Weembi venue includes a dedicated meeting room and seminar facilities, making AviaSim Lille one of the most complete corporate team building venues in the Hauts-de-France region. Simulator sessions for groups can be combined with room hire, catering, and the bar des pilotes for a full half-day or full-day corporate event.

Plan Your Visit

AviaSim Lille is located at Weembi, 730 Rue Maurice Herzog, 59810 Lesquin — a short drive south of Lille city centre, close to Lille-Lesquin Airport. By car, take the A1 motorway and exit at junction 19 (Lesquin). Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00. Book online at aviasim.fr or call +33 3 20 06 60 71. For weekdays, book at least 10 days ahead; for weekends, one month’s notice is recommended.