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Sion

Sion (LSGS/SIR) serves Sion, Switzerland. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (07/25, 07L/25R). Field elevation is 1582 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: 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

  • 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.sionairport.ch
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • 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
  • GENDEC 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).

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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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?
Yes, landing permits are required for Sion (Switzerland).
Does LSGS require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Sion.