Lugano Airport

LSZA / LUG

Agno, CH

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
17:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LSZA 071720Z VRB01KT 9999 VCSH SCT045 SCT075 09/06 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 915 ft
SCT 4,500 ft AGL
SCT 7,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,415 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,415 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LSZA 071425Z 0715/0724 VRB02KT 9999 FEW050 BKN070 PROB30 TEMPO 0716/0721 SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 7,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SZA
01
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 4,642 ft 98 ft ASP 19° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LSZA

6,576 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.8%
MVFR
14.6%
IFR
9%
LIFR
4.6%

Lugano Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 3.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 3.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 6.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
49%
NE
3.3%
E
0.4%
SE
2.6%
S
30.7%
SW
5.5%
W
0.5%
NW
1.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.1°C
Range: -7°C to 29°C
-7°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 0.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,576 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lugano Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LSZA
IATA Code: LUG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 915 ft MSL

Location

City: Agno
Country: CH
Latitude: 46.004299°
Longitude: 8.910580°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,642 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lugano Airport

Overview

Lugano Airport serves the Ticino region in southern Switzerland, located in Agno near the Italian border. As a medium-sized airport at 915 feet MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Lugano metropolitan area, supporting general aviation and regional air transportation.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 74.6% of observations indicating favorable visual flight rules. The airport experiences mild temperature variations between -7°C and 29°C, with an average of 8.6°C. September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 01/19 is 4,642 feet of asphalted surface, oriented north-south. Wind patterns are characterized by northerly prevailing winds averaging 3.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 21 knots. The airport demonstrates low wind variability, with calm conditions present 6.6% of the time and an average crosswind of just 0.7 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, providing consistent approach conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog present only 3.3% of observations). Pilots should anticipate stable approach environments with predictable wind and visibility characteristics.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.