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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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
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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

Medium Landing: 3d
  • 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 / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt. Customs required for non-Schengen arrivals.

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Airport History

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Frequently 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).