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Payerne Air Base (LSMP) — Switzerland

At a glance

Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
128.675
Runways
05/23
Elevation
1,465 ft

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Section Breakdown
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 · Oct 26
3 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 11:00Z
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
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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: 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: 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
  • APIS 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

B1850/26
caution
Obstacle erected
CRANE MARKED, LGTD, 465043N0065528E, 36.0M / 118.1FT AGL, 479.9M / 1574.5FT AMSL.
2026-10-22 00:00 UTC 2026-11-02 23:59 UTC
B1660/26
caution
Obstacle erected
CRANE MARKED, LGTD, 465011N0065321E, 32.0M / 105.0FT AGL, 497.0M / 1630.6FT AMSL.
2026-09-22 05:22 UTC 2027-10-16 23:59 UTC
B1604/26
caution
Obstacle erected
CRANE 465011N0065321E, 32.0M / 105.0FT AGL, 497.0M / 1630.6FT AMSL.
2026-09-17 00:00 UTC 2027-10-16 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

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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?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. Customs required for non-Schengen arrivals. Permit details for 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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