Buochs Airport

LSZC / BXO

Buochs, CH

Last Updated
Jul 4, 14:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
14:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
6 kt
120°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LSZC 041450Z AUTO 12006KT 080V160 CAVOK 27/08 Q1026

Weather Briefing

VFR

Buochs Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 6 knots. Runway 07R/25L is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

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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: 06
6,561 ft 130 ft ASP 62°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 07R
2,771 ft 130 ft ASP 62°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LSZC

13,352 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.8%
MVFR
14.4%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
5.5%

Buochs Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 4.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, June, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 4.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.8%
N
4.2%
S
7%
W
32.2%
NE
9.1%
NW
3.6%
SE
1.7%
SW
28.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 9°C
Range: -12°C to 35°C
-12°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

May June July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.8 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.8 kt

Statistics computed from 13,352 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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

Analysis of 13,352 weather observations shows LSZC maintains VFR conditions 75.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.4% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LSZC come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 4.4 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.5%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, June, July, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 9°C (48°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 13,352 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.