Buochs Airport

LSZC / BXO

Buochs, CH

Last Updated
Apr 12, 21:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
21:50Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
2 kt
170°
7 km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LSZC 122150Z AUTO 17002KT 7000 OVC008 08/07 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,475 ft
OVC 800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,275 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Buochs Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 800 feet and 7 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 800 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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
Active: 24
6,561 ft 130 ft ASP 62°
0.7 kt 1.9 kt
70° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 25L
2,771 ft 130 ft ASP 62°
0.3 kt 2.0 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LSZC

9,510 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.1%
MVFR
18.3%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
7.3%

Buochs Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.5% 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 April, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.3%
NE
7%
E
11.1%
SE
1.5%
S
8.3%
SW
33.1%
W
31.8%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.9°C
Range: -12°C to 27°C
-12°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

April March September

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 9,510 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 69.1% of the time based on 9,510 observations, LSZC requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.5% 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 April, March, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 27°C (81°F), averaging 5.9°C (43°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 9,510 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.