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Sion (LSGS/SIR) — Sion, Switzerland

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.275
Runways
07/25, 07L/25R, 07R/25L
Elevation
1,582 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 4
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 07:00Z
2026-09-212026-10-04
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LSGS
  • Name: Sion
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 46.219166
  • Longitude: 7.326944
  • Elevation: 1582 ft
  • Country: Switzerland
  • Municipality: Sion
  • IATA Code: SIR
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Zurich
  • Distance from City: 2.8 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 07/25

  • Designation: 07/25
  • Dimensions: 6562 X 131
  • Surface: ASPH
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07L/25R

  • Designation: 07L/25R
  • Dimensions: 1837 X 98
  • Surface: GRS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07R/25L

  • Designation: 07R/25L
  • Dimensions: 6562 X 131
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.275 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • 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.sionairport.ch
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Sion (Mil) Operations +41 4 535 5908
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: CHF 12.12 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: CHF 9.35 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: CHF
  • Remarks: Published tariff at Sion (Mil). Handling fees separate.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Multiple fuel suppliers at Sion (Mil). Price competitive; volume discounts above 5,000 liters.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Sion (Mil).

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew at Sion (Mil). Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.

Alternates

LIMW

  • ICAO: LIMW
  • Name: Aosta
  • Distance (NM): 28.9
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Cuneo-Levaldigi. Immigration office operational during published hours.

LSZB

  • ICAO: LSZB
  • Name: Belp
  • Distance (NM): 42.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Bern-Belp. Immigration office operational during published hours.

LSGG

  • ICAO: LSGG
  • Name: Geneva
  • Distance (NM): 50.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry (Switzerland joined Schengen 2008). Unique dual Swiss/French sector. French side accessible without Swiss entry. Customs available.

LSGC

  • ICAO: LSGC
  • Name: Les Eplatures
  • Distance (NM): 56.4
  • 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 Sion.

LSZG

  • ICAO: LSZG
  • Name: Grenchen
  • Distance (NM): 57.9
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Grenchen.

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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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Active NOTAMs

B1801/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
AD CLSD FOR VFR VISITING ACFT.
2026-12-26 07:00 UTC 2026-12-27 16:23 UTC
B1751/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
NO IFR TFC ALLOWED INCLUDING TRG FLT. NO Y OR Z FPL ACPT. AD NOT TO BE PLANNED AS ALTN.
2026-11-02 07:00 UTC 2026-11-06 20:00 UTC
B1752/26
info
ILS out of service
RWY 25 IGS (INSTR GUIDANCE SYSTEM) ISI 110.70 U/S DUE TO MAINT.
2026-11-02 07:00 UTC 2026-11-06 20:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LIMW Aosta 29 NM LFHM Megève Altiport 37 NM LFLI Annemasse Airfield 44 NM LFLP Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport 54 NM LILE Biella-Cerrione Airport 54 NM LFKA Albertville Airfield 55 NM LFLJ Courchevel Altiport 57 NM LFKX Méribel Altiport 58 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LSGS?
The tower frequency at Sion is 118.275 MHz.
What fuel is available at LSGS?
Sion offers Jet A-1.
Does LSGS require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. Customs required for non-Schengen arrivals. Permit details for Switzerland
Does LSGS require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Sion.
Where is LSGS located?
Sion (LSGS) is located in Sion, Switzerland.
What is the IATA code for LSGS?
The IATA code for Sion is SIR.
Is LSGS a port of entry?
Yes, Sion is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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