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Lugano (LSZA/LUG) — Lugano, Switzerland
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 120.25
- Runways
- 01/19
- Elevation
- 915 ft
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Data Complete
43 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
8/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 27
19 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 09:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
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: LSZA
- Name: Lugano
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 46.004299
- Longitude: 8.91058
- Elevation: 915 ft
- Country: Switzerland
- Municipality: Lugano
- IATA Code: LUG
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Distance from City: 3.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 4429 X 98
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.250 MHz
- Ground: 121.775 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 121.175 MHz
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: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: CHF 11.43 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: CHF 6.07 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: CHF
- Remarks: Standard airport charges apply at Lugano. Contact airport authority for details.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available H24 at Lugano. Advance arrangement recommended for large uplift.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Lugano.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew at Lugano. Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.
Alternates
LILY
- ICAO: LILY
- Name: Como
- Distance (NM): 13.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Aosta.
LIMC
- ICAO: LIMC
- Name: Malpensa
- Distance (NM): 23.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen at Terminal 1. Customs available 24h.
LIML
- ICAO: LIML
- Name: Linate
- Distance (NM): 36.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Primarily intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen handling limited.
LIME
- ICAO: LIME
- Name: Orio Al Serio
- Distance (NM): 38.7
- 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 Bergamo-Orio al Serio.
LSZS
- ICAO: LSZS
- Name: Samedan
- Distance (NM): 51.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Samedan (Engadin).
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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.
Active NOTAMs
B1892/26
caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD.
2026-12-31 17:00 UTC
2027-01-01 07:00 UTC
B1895/26
caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD.
2026-12-31 17:00 UTC
2027-01-02 07:00 UTC
B1891/26
caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD.
2026-12-24 17:00 UTC
2026-12-26 07:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LSZA?
- The tower frequency at Lugano is 120.25 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LSZA?
- Lugano offers Jet A-1.
- Does LSZA require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. Customs required for non-Schengen arrivals. Permit details for Switzerland
- Where is LSZA located?
- Lugano (LSZA) is located in Lugano, Switzerland.
- What is the IATA code for LSZA?
- The IATA code for Lugano is LUG.
- Does LSZA have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Lugano has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.
- Is LSZA a port of entry?
- Yes, Lugano is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.