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Locarno Airport (LSZL/ZJI) — Locarno, Switzerland

At a glance

Runways
08C/26C, 08L/26R, 08R/26L
Elevation
650 ft

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points
Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 0/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LSZL
  • Name: Locarno Airport
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 46.160801
  • Longitude: 8.87861
  • Elevation: 650 ft
  • Country: Switzerland
  • Municipality: Locarno
  • IATA Code: ZJI
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Zurich
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08C/26C

  • Designation: 08C/26C
  • Dimensions: 700x30m
  • Surface: GRASS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 08L/26R

  • Designation: 08L/26R
  • Dimensions: 800x23m
  • Surface: ASPH
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 08R/26L

  • Designation: 08R/26L
  • Dimensions: 700x30m
  • Surface: GRASS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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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

B1825/26
warning
Fuel restriction
FUEL MOGAS 98 AVBL.
2026-10-16 13:29 UTC No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-10-16 13:30 UTC
B1511/26
info
EXP IFR HEMS (HEL EMERG MEDICAL SER) MOV OUTSIDE ATC OPR HR. VFR FLT REQ TO MAKE BLIND PSN REPORTS ON 134.825 OUTSIDE LOCARNO ATC OPR HR WHEN WI AND WHEN APPROACHING BORDERS OF LOCARNO CTR AND TMA SECT 1, 2 AND 3 IN AIRSPACE CLASS E AND G.
2026-08-31 12:57 UTC 2026-11-30 23:59 UTC
Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does LSZL require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. Customs required for non-Schengen arrivals. Permit details for Switzerland
Where is LSZL located?
Locarno Airport (LSZL) is located in Locarno, Switzerland.
What is the IATA code for LSZL?
The IATA code for Locarno Airport is ZJI.
How long is the runway at LSZL?
The main runway at Locarno Airport (08C/26C) measures 700x30m.