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LSME
Emmen Air Base · Emmen
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,400 ft / 427 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.42 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 8,208 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Emmen Air Base (LSME), located in Emmen, Switzerland. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,400 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Emmen Air Base
ICAO / IATA
LSME / EML
Municipality
Emmen
Country
Region
CH-LU — Lucerne
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
1,400 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,208 ft / 2,502 m
Runway Width: 130 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 37.6° / 217.6°
Runway Width: 130 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 37.6° / 217.6°
RWY 04 (37.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (217.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D ARR/DEP
36.05 MHz
A/D ARR/DEP
119.50 MHz
APP APP
140.78 MHz
INFO INFO
138.05 MHz
TWR TWR
120.42 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026