Article L213-2 of the French Civil Aviation Code
The policing of aerodromes and aeronautical installations, as defined in the previous article, is ensured, subject to the powers of the military authority with regard to aerodromes and installations dependent on national defence, by the prefect who exercises, for this purpose within their boundaries, the powers granted to the mayor by article L. 2212-2 of the general code of local authorities. A decree by the Conseil d’Etat shall determine the…