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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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83% 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

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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.

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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.

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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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Airport History

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Frequently 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.