Lugano Airport

LSZA / LUG

Agno, CH

Last Updated
Apr 22, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
15:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
8 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LSZA 221520Z 19008KT 150V210 9999 SCT059 17/06 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 915 ft
SCT 5,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,815 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Lugano Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 5,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 8 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 5,900 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LSZA 221425Z 2215/2224 20008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SZA
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
4,642 ft 98 ft ASP 19°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LSZA

9,969 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.3%
MVFR
14.5%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
3.8%

Lugano Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 5.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
44.1%
NE
2.9%
E
0.4%
SE
2.6%
S
37.6%
SW
5.4%
W
0.4%
NW
1.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.9°C
Range: -7°C to 29°C
-7°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

April September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 0.8 kt

Statistics computed from 9,969 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lugano Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LSZA
IATA Code: LUG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 915 ft MSL

Location

City: Agno
Country: CH
Latitude: 46.004299°
Longitude: 8.910580°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,642 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lugano Airport

Overview

Lugano Airport serves the Ticino region in southern Switzerland, located in Agno near the Italian border. As a medium-sized airport at 915 feet MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Lugano metropolitan area, supporting general aviation and regional air transportation.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 74.6% of observations indicating favorable visual flight rules. The airport experiences mild temperature variations between -7°C and 29°C, with an average of 8.6°C. September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 01/19 is 4,642 feet of asphalted surface, oriented north-south. Wind patterns are characterized by northerly prevailing winds averaging 3.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 21 knots. The airport demonstrates low wind variability, with calm conditions present 6.6% of the time and an average crosswind of just 0.7 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, providing consistent approach conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog present only 3.3% of observations). Pilots should anticipate stable approach environments with predictable wind and visibility characteristics.

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

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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.