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Locarno Airport

LSZL

Locarno, CH

Last Updated

Jan 17, 16:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

16:50Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

6°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 6°C

0kt

0°

Visibility

6,400 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

1,024

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LSZL 171650Z AUTO 00000KT 9999NDV -SHRA BKN064 06/06 Q1024 RMK

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 650ft

BKN 6,400ft AGL

☁️

BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

6,400ft

AGL (Above Ground)

7,050ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,024 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

1,002 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (650 ft)

Pressure Alt

331 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: -593 ft

ISA Deviation: -7.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF LSZL 171625Z 1717/1823 09002KT 7000 -RA FEW002 BKN040 BECMG 1718/1720 4000 BR BECMG 1805/1807 9999 BECMG 1820/1822 4000 BR

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

17:23Z BASE

+0h

MVFR 90° 2kt

Visibility: 7 km

Ceiling: 4,000ft

Light Rain

18:00Z BECMG

+1h

IFR

Visibility: 4 km

Mist

05:00Z BECMG

+12h

VFR

Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

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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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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.