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Alpnach Air Base (LSMA) — Alpnach, Switzerland

At a glance

Tower: 119.625
Runways: 01/19
Elevation: 1,460 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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65% Data Complete 34 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

25 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 8 on the ground · busiest hour 15:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LSMA
Name: Alpnach Air Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 46.943901
Longitude: 8.28417
Elevation: 1460 ft
Country: Switzerland
Municipality: Alpnach
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01/19

Designation: 01/19
Dimensions: 1870x40m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 119.625 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 138.050 MHz
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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

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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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers LSMA. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

LSMM Meiringen Airport 14 NM LSVD Clariden-Hüfifirn 26 NM LSPU Muenster Aero Airport 28 NM LSZW Thun Airfield 30 NM LSPM Ambri Airport 31 NM LSGR Reichenbach Air Base 32 NM LSTA Raron Airfield 43 NM LSTZ Flugplatz Zweisimmen 44 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LSMA?: The tower frequency at Alpnach Air Base is 119.625 MHz.
Does LSMA require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. Customs required for non-Schengen arrivals. Permit details for Switzerland
Where is LSMA located?: Alpnach Air Base (LSMA) is located in Alpnach, Switzerland.
How long is the runway at LSMA?: The main runway at Alpnach Air Base (01/19) measures 1870x40m.

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