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LSZL

Locarno Airport · Locarno

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
650 ft / 198 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Locarno Airport (LSZL), located in Locarno, Switzerland. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 650 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Locarno Airport
ICAO / IATA
LSZL / —
Municipality
Locarno
Country
Region
CH-TI — Ticino
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
650 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08L / 26R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,625 ft / 800 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: 78° / 258°
RWY 08L (78°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26R (258°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08C / 26C
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,297 ft / 700 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: GRASS
Heading: 78° / 258°
RWY 08C (78°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26C (258°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08R / 26L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,297 ft / 700 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: GRASS
Heading: 78° / 258°
RWY 08R (78°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26L (258°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

LSZAILS
Lugano Airport
18 km / 9 nm
LILN
Varese-Venegono Airport
47 km / 25 nm
LIMCILS
Milan Malpensa International Airport
60 km / 32 nm
LIMN
Cameri Air Base [MIL]
72 km / 39 nm
LIMEILS
Milan Bergamo Airport / Antonio Locatelli Air Base
84 km / 45 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026