Meiringen Air Base

LSMM

Meiringen, CH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
3 kt
250°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LSMM 041020Z 25003KT 210V280 CAVOK 09/M00 Q1026 RMK BLU
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
963 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,895 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,513 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,248 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SMM
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
6,571 ft 130 ft ASP 95°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LSMM

7,550 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.2%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
2%

Meiringen Air Base enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 42.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 40.1% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 42.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.4%
NE
1.9%
E
21%
SE
5.8%
S
1.2%
SW
5.5%
W
17.3%
NW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.2°C
Range: -14°C to 26°C
-14°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 40.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,550 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Meiringen Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LSMM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,895 ft MSL

Location

City: Meiringen
Country: CH
Latitude: 46.742324°
Longitude: 8.108919°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 6,571 ft
Width: 130 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Meiringen Air Base

Meiringen Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the CH AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Meiringen Air Base (LSMM) is located in Meiringen, CH at an elevation of 1,895 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (10/28), with the longest at 6,571 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 7,550 weather observations shows LSMM maintains VFR conditions 82.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 13.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 4.1% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 40.1% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LSMM come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 5.4 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (42.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 10/28 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -14°C (7°F) to 26°C (79°F), averaging 4.2°C (40°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.83 to 10.32 inHg (333-350 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,550 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.