What is the tower frequency at LSMP?

The tower frequency at Payerne Air Base is 128.675 MHz.

What fuel is available at LSMP?

Payerne Air Base offers Jet A-1.

Does LSMP require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Payerne Air Base (Switzerland).

Does LSMP require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Payerne Air Base.

Where is LSMP located?

Payerne Air Base (LSMP) is located in Switzerland.

How long is the runway at LSMP?

The main runway at Payerne Air Base (05/23) measures 2858x40m.

Does LSMP have an ILS approach?

Yes, Payerne Air Base has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 05/23.

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Payerne Air Base (LSMP) — Switzerland

Payerne Air Base (LSMP) Switzerland. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 1465 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 4/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

6 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 07:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

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: LSMP
Name: Payerne Air Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 46.843201
Longitude: 6.91506
Elevation: 1465 ft
Country: Switzerland
Municipality: N/A
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 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 2858x40m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), PAR, TACAN
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 128.675 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 138.050 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 141.800 MHz
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: 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 Payerne Operations; civil access extremely restricted.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Military rates; civil by arrangement
Parking Fee: By arrangement
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: CHF
Remarks: Payerne Air Base. Major Swiss Air Force base in Vaud canton. Hosts Swiss Air Force flight displays.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Military fuel supply. Civil access by special arrangement.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen area. Military airfield. No routine border control.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: 22:00
Curfew End: 06:00
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Military priority. Runway 05/23, 2835m. Long runway. Fighter base (F/A-18 Hornets). Civil use during airshows.

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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

B2109/25 caution

Aerodrome closed

AD CLSD TO CIV TFC DUE TO MIL EQPT MAINT.

2026-09-28 06:30:00 2026-09-28 11:15:00

B1342/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

AD RESTRICTED TO VFR CIV TFC ONLY DUE TO RDO MAINT. PLAN YOUR FLT ACCORDINGLY WITH Y OR Z FPL.

2026-08-17 06:00:00 2026-08-17 08:00:00

B1278/26 caution

Obstacle erected

CRANE MARKED, LGTD, 465220N0065508E, 36.0M / 118.1FT AGL, 522.0M / 1712.6FT AMSL.

2026-07-10 00:00:00 2026-10-16 23:59:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LSMP?: The tower frequency at Payerne Air Base is 128.675 MHz.
What fuel is available at LSMP?: Payerne Air Base offers Jet A-1.
Does LSMP require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Payerne Air Base (Switzerland).
Does LSMP require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Payerne Air Base.
Where is LSMP located?: Payerne Air Base (LSMP) is located in Switzerland.
How long is the runway at LSMP?: The main runway at Payerne Air Base (05/23) measures 2858x40m.
Does LSMP have an ILS approach?: Yes, Payerne Air Base has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 05/23.

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