Alpnach Air Base

LSMA

Alpnach, CH

Last Updated
Nov 3, 12:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
4kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,025
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LSMA 031220Z 05004KT 010V080 9999 FEW026 SCT064 11/05 Q1025 RMK BLU+

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,460ft
FEW 2,600ft AGL
SCT 6,400ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,060ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,860ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
976 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,460 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,112 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 982 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SMA
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
6,135 ft 131 ft ASP 11°
↑ 3.1kt ↔ 2.6kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Alpnach Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LSMA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,460 ft MSL

Location

City: Alpnach
Country: CH
Latitude: 46.943901°
Longitude: 8.284170°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 6,135 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Alpnach Air Base

Alpnach Air Base (LSMA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Alpnach, CH. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,460 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (01/19) with ASP surface . 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.