Geneva
Geneva (LSGG/GVA) serves Geneva, Switzerland. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (04/22, 04L/22R). Field elevation is 1411 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LSGG
- Name: Geneva
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 46.238098
- Longitude: 6.10895
- Elevation: 1411 ft
- Country: Switzerland
- Municipality: Geneva
- IATA Code: GVA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Distance from City: 5.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 12795 X 164
- Surface: CONC
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 04L/22R
- Designation: 04L/22R
- Dimensions: 2700 X 98
- Surface: GRASS CAUTION: ATC do NOT apply wake turbulence separation!
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 121.675 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 135.575 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.gva.ch/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx CHF 8-14 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: CHF 0.40-0.80 per tonne per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: CHF
- Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. Geneve Aeroport published tariff. Significant GA/bizjet traffic.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Swiss pricing (higher than EU average). Multiple suppliers.
- Fuel Type: Avgas 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen port of entry (Switzerland joined Schengen 2008). Unique dual Swiss/French sector. French side accessible without Swiss entry. Customs available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Night restrictions. Departures not permitted 22:00-06:00 (scheduled may depart until 22:00, delayed until 00:00). Arrivals restricted 00:00-06:00. Single runway 05/23. Noise monitoring active.
Alternates
LFLB
- ICAO: LFLB
- Name: Aix-Les-Bains
- Distance (NM): 37.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Chambery.
LSGS
- ICAO: LSGS
- Name: Sion
- Distance (NM): 50.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Sion (Mil).
LFLL
- ICAO: LFLL
- Name: Saint Exupery
- Distance (NM): 52.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen arrivals processed at Terminal 1.
LFGJ
- ICAO: LFGJ
- Name: Tavaux
- Distance (NM): 55.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Dole-Jura.
LFLY
- ICAO: LFLY
- Name: Bron
- Distance (NM): 57.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Lyon-Bron.
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Switzerland Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 5 working days (non-EU/EFTA carriers). EU/EFTA: no permit needed.
- Landing Lead Time: 5 working days (non-EU/EFTA commercial). EU/EFTA: no permit needed. Applications must include full aircraft and flight details.
Private flights generally exempt. Customs required for non-Schengen arrivals.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LSGG?
- The tower frequency at Geneva is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LSGG?
- Geneva offers Jet A-1, Avgas 100LL.
- Does LSGG require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Geneva (Switzerland).