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Emmen Air Base
Emmen Air Base (LSME/EML) Switzerland. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 1400 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LSME
- Name: Emmen Air Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 47.092445
- Longitude: 8.305184
- Elevation: 1400 ft
- Country: Switzerland
- Municipality: N/A
- IATA Code: EML
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 2502x40m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.425 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 138.050 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 140.775 MHz
- 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: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Swiss Air Force Emmen Operations; civil PPR through FOCA and base commander.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Military rates; civil by arrangement
- Parking Fee: By arrangement
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: CHF
- Remarks: Emmen Air Base. Swiss Air Force base near Lucerne. RUAG Aviation MRO facility. Civil access very limited.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Military fuel. Civil aircraft by special arrangement only.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen area (Switzerland). Military airfield. No routine border control for civil flights.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Military airfield. Civil ops highly restricted. Runway 04/22, 2000m. Adjacent to Pilatus aircraft factory at Stans.
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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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LSME?
- The tower frequency at Emmen Air Base is 120.425 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LSME?
- Emmen Air Base offers Jet A-1.
- Does LSME require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Emmen Air Base (Switzerland).
- Does LSME require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Emmen Air Base.