Locarno Airport

LSZL

Locarno, CH

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
0kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,018
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LSZL 160550Z 00000KT 9999 MIFG FEW025 15/15 Q1018 RMK BLU+

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 650ft
FEW 2,500ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,150ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (650 ft)
Pressure Alt
508 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 664 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LSZL 160525Z 1606/1615 VRB02KT 9999 FEW045 BECMG 1606/1609 CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
78° angle
08L/26R 2,625 ft 75 ft ASPH 78°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
78° angle
08R/26L 2,297 ft 98 ft GRASS 78°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
78° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Locarno Airport

Locarno Airport (LSZL) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Locarno, CH. The facility operates at an elevation of 650 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 3 runways (08C/26C, 08L/26R, 08R/26L) with GRASS and ASPH surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.