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LSZU

Buttwil Airfield · Buttwil

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,372 ft / 723 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 122.15 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 2,215 ft · GRASSUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Buttwil Airfield (LSZU), located in Buttwil, 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 2,372 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
Buttwil Airfield
ICAO / IATA
LSZU / —
Municipality
Buttwil
Country
Region
CH-AG — Aargau
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
2,372 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,215 ft / 675 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: GRASS
Heading: ° / °
RWY 16
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AFIS
122.15 MHz
ARR EMMEN Zurich Terminal (within TMA C)
127.75 MHz
FIS Zurich Information (en, ge)
124.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

LSME
Emmen Air Base
19 km / 10 nm
LSZHILS
Zürich Airport
28 km / 15 nm
LSMD
Dübendorf Air Base
30 km / 16 nm
LSMA
Alpnach Air Base
36 km / 19 nm
LSZG
Grenchen Airfield
67 km / 36 nm

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