Reference data only — not for flight planning or navigation. Verify with official sources (AIP, NOTAMs, ATC). Full disclaimer

Samedan (LSZS/SMV) — Samedan, Switzerland

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 135.325
Runways: 03/21
Elevation: 5,600 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

This information may contain errors or be outdated. Create a free account to suggest corrections and earn points.

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 · Sep 25

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 06:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-07-09

Help keep this data accurate!
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify

Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LSZS
Name: Samedan
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 46.5341
Longitude: 9.88411
Elevation: 5600 ft
Country: Switzerland
Municipality: Samedan
IATA Code: SMV
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
Distance from City: 0.7 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 5905 X 130
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NULL
Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VFR
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 135.325 MHz
Ground: 121.600 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 136.600 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 14.72 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: CHF 8.86 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: CHF
Remarks: Standard airport charges apply at Samedan (Engadin). Contact airport authority for details.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Multiple fuel suppliers at Samedan (Engadin). Price competitive; volume discounts above 5,000 liters.

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 Samedan (Engadin).

See all airports of entry in Switzerland →

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew at Samedan (Engadin). Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.

Alternates

LSZA

ICAO: LSZA
Name: Lugano
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 Lugano.

LOIH

ICAO: LOIH
Name: Dornbirn
Distance (NM): 51.6
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.

LIME

ICAO: LIME
Name: Orio Al Serio
Distance (NM): 52.2
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.

LILY

ICAO: LILY
Name: Como
Distance (NM): 54.9
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.

LSZR

ICAO: LSZR
Name: Altenrhein
Distance (NM): 58.6
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 St. Gallen-Altenrhein.

Airport Services

No services listed for this airport yet.

Are you a service provider? Register here to appear in this airport's listing.

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.

View Full Switzerland Permit Details

Active NOTAMs

B1377/26

caution

Obstacle erected

CRANE MARKED, LGTD, 463157N0095249E, 25.0M / 82.0FT AGL, 1729.1M / 5672.9FT AMSL.

Between 2026-08-05 07:00 and 07:59 UTC Between 2028-01-04 23:20 and 23:59 UTC

Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.

B1375/26

caution

Obstacle erected

CRANE MARKED, 463157N0095249E, 25.0M / 82.0FT AGL, 1729.1M / 5672.9FT AMSL.

Between 2026-08-05 05:00 and 05:19 UTC Between 2028-01-04 23:20 and 23:59 UTC

Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.

Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.

View all NOTAMs on Map

Nearby Airports

LILO Sondrio Caiolo Airport 23 NM LSZE Bad Ragaz Airport 33 NM LSML Lodrino Air Base 40 NM LSVD Clariden-Hüfifirn 45 NM LSZM Mollis Airport 47 NM LSZL Locarno Airport 47 NM LSPM Ambri Airport 49 NM LILV Valbrembo Airport 50 NM

Compare LSZS with LILO side by side →

Airport History

No milestones recorded for Samedan yet. Know when it opened, who built it or a notable event? Add it with a source.

Add a historical fact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LSZS?: The tower frequency at Samedan is 135.325 MHz.
What fuel is available at LSZS?: Samedan offers Jet A-1.
Does LSZS require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. Customs required for non-Schengen arrivals. Permit details for Switzerland
Where is LSZS located?: Samedan (LSZS) is located in Samedan, Switzerland.
What is the IATA code for LSZS?: The IATA code for Samedan is SMV.
Is LSZS a port of entry?: Yes, Samedan is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

View on Map