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Altenrhein

Altenrhein (LSZR/ACH) serves St Gallen, Switzerland. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (10/28, 10L/28R). Field elevation is 1306 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LSZR
  • Name: Altenrhein
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 47.485001
  • Longitude: 9.56077
  • Elevation: 1306 ft
  • Country: Switzerland
  • Municipality: St Gallen
  • IATA Code: ACH
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Zurich
  • Distance from City: 15.4 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 10/28

  • Designation: 10/28
  • Dimensions: 4921 X 98
  • Surface: ASPH
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 10L/28R

  • Designation: 10L/28R
  • Dimensions: 2657 X 65
  • Surface: GRASS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 10R/28L

  • Designation: 10R/28L
  • Dimensions: 4921 X 98
  • Surface: ASPH
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.650 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 123.775 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: 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: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: CHF 14.70 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: CHF 9.36 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: CHF
  • Remarks: Standard airport charges apply at St. Gallen-Altenrhein. Contact airport authority for details.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Fuel available during ATC operating hours at St. Gallen-Altenrhein. Contact handling agent to arrange.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at St. Gallen-Altenrhein.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: %H:%i
  • Curfew End: %H:%i
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Night curfew in effect at St. Gallen-Altenrhein. No operations between 22:00-06:30 local except emergency. Noise abatement procedures apply.

Alternates

LOIH

  • ICAO: LOIH
  • Name: Dornbirn
  • Distance (NM): 8.2
  • 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 Hohenems.

EDNY

  • ICAO: EDNY
  • Name: Friedrichshafen
  • Distance (NM): 11.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDTZ

  • ICAO: EDTZ
  • Name: Konstanz
  • Distance (NM): 20.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

LSZH

  • ICAO: LSZH
  • Name: Zurich
  • Distance (NM): 41.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen at dedicated areas. Swiss Border Guard and cantonal police on-site.

EDTD

  • ICAO: EDTD
  • Name: Villingen
  • Distance (NM): 51.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LSZR?
The tower frequency at Altenrhein is 118.65 MHz.
What fuel is available at LSZR?
Altenrhein offers Jet A-1.
Does LSZR require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Altenrhein (Switzerland).