Samedan Airport

LSZS / SMV

Samedan, CH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
23:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -10°C
2 kt
200°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LSZS 042320Z AUTO 20002KT CAVOK M07/M10 Q1026

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LSZS 041425Z 0415/0424 VRB02KT CAVOK TX05/0415Z PROB30 TEMPO 0415/0417 21010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SZS
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
5,905 ft 130 ft ASP 29°
2.0 kt 0.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LSZS

7,738 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.9%
MVFR
10.3%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
5.1%

Samedan Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 15.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.1%
NE
9.3%
E
1.6%
SE
3%
S
35.4%
SW
23.3%
W
1.2%
NW
1.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.2°C
Range: -24°C to 23°C
-24°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

December January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,738 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Samedan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LSZS
IATA Code: SMV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,600 ft MSL

Location

City: Samedan
Country: CH
Latitude: 46.534100°
Longitude: 9.884110°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 130 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Samedan Airport

Overview

Samedan Airport is a medium-sized airport located in Switzerland at an elevation of 5,600 feet MSL, situated near the Alpine region. The airport serves the Engadin area, providing critical air access to this mountainous terrain with its single runway 03/21, which is 5,905 feet long and paved with asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Samedan are predominantly VFR, with 80.9% of observations showing good visibility and flying conditions. The airport experiences a significant temperature range from -24°C to 23°C, with an average temperature of -1.6°C, indicating potential winter operational challenges. Wind patterns are primarily from the south (180°) at an average of 5.2 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 28 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 5,600 feet MSL presents unique challenges for aircraft performance and operations. Its Alpine location demands heightened awareness of terrain and rapidly changing meteorological conditions. The surrounding mountainous landscape requires precise navigation and thorough pre-flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 offers favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 1.7 knots. Pilots should note that January, December, and October statistically offer the best VFR conditions. The airport experiences minimal low visibility events, with fog present in only 4.1% of observations and no significant instances of visibility below 3 statute miles.

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.

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.