Locarno Airport

LSZL

Locarno, CH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1028 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LSZL 040850Z VRB01KT 9999 FEW030 09/04 Q1028 RMK BLU+

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 650 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,650 ft AMSL
QNH
1028 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (650 ft)
Pressure Alt
208 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -356 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD LSZL 040616Z 0406/0423 VRB02KT CAVOK PROB30 0406/0408 4000 BR TEMPO 0410/0416 9999 FEW050 PROB40 0421/0423 4000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: >10km
10:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z PROB40
+12h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SZL
08L
26R
08C
26C
08R
26L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08C/26C 2,297 ft 98 ft GRASS 78° No wind data
08L/26R 2,625 ft 75 ft ASPH 78° No wind data
08R/26L 2,297 ft 98 ft GRASS 78° 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 - LSZL

7,421 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94%
MVFR
5.2%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.3%

Locarno Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 3.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 45.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 18.3% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 3.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 13 kt
Calm Winds: 45.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.6%
NE
8.7%
E
21.6%
SE
3.1%
S
2%
SW
4.3%
W
13.1%
NW
0.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.5°C
Range: -8°C to 26°C
-8°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 18.3%

Best Months for VFR

November September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08C/26C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.2 kt
Runway 08L/26R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.2 kt
Runway 08R/26L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,421 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Locarno Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LSZL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 650 ft MSL

Location

City: Locarno
Country: CH
Latitude: 46.160801°
Longitude: 8.878610°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08C/26C
Length: 2,297 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No
Runway 08L/26R
Length: 2,625 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 2,297 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No

About Locarno Airport

Locarno Airport (LSZL) is located in Locarno, CH at an elevation of 650 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (08C/26C, 08L/26R, 08R/26L), with the longest at 2,625 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 7,421 weather observations, LSZL experiences excellent VFR conditions 94% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region. Fog affects the airport in approximately 18.3% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LSZL come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 3.8 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (45.9% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 08C/26C offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, September, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -8°C (18°F) to 26°C (79°F), averaging 7.5°C (46°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.87 to 10.3 inHg (334-349 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,421 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.