Runways
3 RWY, 800m/2624ft 3 Runways, longest: 800m/2624ft (paved)
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Community Fuel Prices
AVGAS
Jet A1
| Type | Community price |
|---|---|
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€3.18 / L |
Last reported 2026-08-03 · Refreshed 2026-08-10 · Community data can be inaccurate or outdated: Update Prices.
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→L 1 kt
Wind
0° · 1 kt
Temperature
5°C
Dew point
5°C
Visibility
0.5 SM (NCD)
QNH
1017 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Potential hazards:
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
R26/550m
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
0.5
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
FG
METAR: 84 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 08 | →L 1 kt | 0 kt ↑ |
| 26 | ←R 1 kt | 0 kt ↑ |
Fri 17:00Z → 00:00Z
VFR
[VRB02KT 9999 FEW030 BKN050]
Variable (VRB) 2 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 3000ft · Broken (BKN) 5000ft
03:00Z → 12:00Z
[PROB30 TEMPO 10015G25KT]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
100° 15 kt G25
00:00Z → 23:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 10010KT 9999 NSW NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
100° 10 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
Fri 17:00Z → Fri 19:00Z
[TEMPO RA]
Temporary (TEMPO)
Rain (RA)
METAR LSZL 240020Z AUTO VRB01KT 0700NDV R08///// R26/0550V0800N FG NCD 05/05 Q1017 RMK TAF LSZL 231625Z 2317/2423 VRB02KT 9999 FEW030 BKN050 TEMPO 2317/2319 RA BECMG 2400/2403 10010KT CAVOK PROB30 TEMPO 2403/2412 10015G25KT
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Pilot Comments for LSZL
Timo
Great aerodrome. Lots of GA traffic and also military ops (training). The pizzeria has already been mentioned and is highly recommended. Public transport works reasonably well. Be aware of the aerodrome’s lunch break.
Chris
Note there are no IFR procedures of any type at this airfield. It is VFR only. Otherwise, a very nice, friendly GA airport.
Tiziano
It's one of the coolest aerodromes in Switzerland and offers a nice view of Lago Maggiore. There's a pizzeria and the landing fees are inexpensive. On a fine weekend day it can get quite busy! Please observe the PPR hours!
AirfieldBot
Locarno LSZL offers mixed civil and military operations with three parallel runways, including a main hard-surface runway and grass strips. Both VFR and IFR flights are possible, with IFR joining available via Lugano or above the airfield. The tower and ground staff are consistently described as friendly, professional, and multilingual, with English and German well spoken. Procedures may involve orbits or holding over specific reporting points during busy periods, and international arrivals/departures incur a surcharge of 12 CHF per movement. Flight plans for international departures should be filed at least 30 minutes in advance to allow customs notification.
Landing fees for non-commercial GA aircraft up to 2t MTOW typically range from 13 CHF to about 70 EUR depending on services and duration. Example: landing, parking one night, and international arrival/departure about €70. Parking is available on both grass and asphalt; overnight parking fees are moderate. A noise surcharge may apply up to 15 CHF for aircraft up to 2t MTOW. Out-of-hours operations require prior arrangement (PPR) and attract significant surcharges.
Facilities include a well-rated on-field restaurant (noted for pizza), briefing office, fuel station (Avgas available), ATIS, WiFi (variable reliability), and a Velospot bike rental station (registration via app required; bikes may not always be charged or ready). The airport handles parachuting, gliding, helicopter, and military training alongside GA traffic; expect busy airspace at times.
Ground transport options are limited: the nearest train station in Riazzino is about 30 minutes on foot; taxi rides to Locarno or Ascona cost around 50–70 CHF/EUR each way. Rental cars may be available from the local flight school but can be in short supply on weekends.
Customs is available for international flights with advance notice; procedures are straightforward at the GA counter. The airport is praised for its scenic approaches over the Alps and Lake Maggiore but requires careful preflight planning due to variable alpine weather and occasional visibility reductions from external factors such as smoke.
Locarno LSZL is widely regarded as an attractive destination for day trips or stopovers in southern Switzerland, offering efficient service, good infrastructure, and a welcoming atmosphere for general aviation pilots.