Buochs Airport

LSZC / BXO

Buochs, CH

Last Updated
Mar 6, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LSZC 060850Z AUTO VRB01KT 9999 NSC 07/03 Q1022

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LSZC 060525Z 0606/0615 VRB02KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SZC
06
24
07R
25L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 6,561 ft 130 ft ASP 62° No wind data
07R/25L 2,771 ft 130 ft ASP 62° 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 - LSZC

7,822 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.1%
MVFR
20.4%
IFR
5.8%
LIFR
8.7%

Buochs Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 4.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.8%
NE
6%
E
9.1%
SE
1.3%
S
9%
SW
36%
W
31.9%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.5°C
Range: -12°C to 27°C
-12°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,822 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Buochs Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LSZC
IATA Code: BXO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,475 ft MSL

Location

City: Buochs
Country: CH
Latitude: 46.974444°
Longitude: 8.396944°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,561 ft
Width: 130 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 2,771 ft
Width: 130 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Buochs Airport

Buochs Airport (LSZC/BXO) is located in Buochs, CH at an elevation of 1,475 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (06/24, 07R/25L), with the longest at 6,561 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 65.1% of the time based on 7,822 observations, LSZC requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 14.5% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LSZC come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 4.3 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.6%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.7 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 -12°C (10°F) to 27°C (81°F), averaging 5.5°C (42°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.83 to 10.31 inHg (333-349 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,822 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.