Les Eplatures Airport (LSGC)
Medium airport · La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Airport data
| Name | Les Eplatures Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LSGC |
| Elevation | 3,368 ft (1027 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°5'2" E 6°47'34" 47.08390, 6.79284 |
| Location | La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,707 ft (1130 m) | 89 ft | ASP | Yes |
Les Eplatures Airport at a glance
Les Eplatures Airport is a medium airport in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The field elevation of 3,368 ft (1027 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LSGC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 3,707 ft (1130 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LSGC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Les Eplatures Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Payerne Air Base | LSMP | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield | LFSM | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Grenchen Airfield | LSZG | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Bern Airport | LSZB | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Vesoul-Frotey Airfield | LFQW | 76 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Les Eplatures Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,368 ft field elevation of Les Eplatures Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 13 airports and airfields we list for Switzerland — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Les Eplatures Airport
What is the ICAO code of Les Eplatures Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Les Eplatures Airport is LSGC, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Les Eplatures Airport above sea level?
Les Eplatures Airport sits at an elevation of 3,368 feet (1027 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Les Eplatures Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.0839, 6.7928 — in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Payerne Air Base, about 28 km away.
Does LSGC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LSGC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Les Eplatures Airport?
Les Eplatures Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 3,707 ft (1130 m) with a ASP surface.