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LSMP
Payerne Air Base · Payerne
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,465 ft / 447 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 128.68 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 9,376 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Payerne Air Base (LSMP), located in Payerne, 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 1,465 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
Payerne Air Base
ICAO / IATA
LSMP / VIP
Municipality
Payerne
Country
Region
CH-FR — Fribourg
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
1,465 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,376 ft / 2,858 m
Runway Width: 130 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 48.4° / 228.4°
Runway Width: 130 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 48.4° / 228.4°
RWY 05 (48.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (228.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP/DEP
141.80 MHz
ARR ARR
34.03 MHz
ARR ARR
130.63 MHz
INFO INFO
138.05 MHz
TWR TWR
128.68 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026