Lugano Airport (LSZA)
Medium airport · Agno, Ticino, Switzerland
Airport data
| Name | Lugano Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LSZA |
| IATA | LUG |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°0'15" E 8°54'38" 46.00430, 8.91058 |
| Location | Agno, Ticino, Switzerland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,642 ft (1415 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lugano Airport at a glance
Lugano Airport is a medium airport in Agno, Ticino, Switzerland, known to airline systems as LUG. The field elevation of 915 ft (279 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LSZA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 4,642 ft (1415 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LSZA 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 Lugano Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Varese-Venegono Airport | LILN | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Milan Malpensa International Airport | LIMC | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Cameri Air Base | LIMN | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Milano Linate Airport | LIML | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Il Caravaggio International Airport | LIME | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lugano Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 915 ft field elevation of Lugano 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 Lugano Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lugano Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lugano Airport is LSZA, and its IATA code is LUG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lugano Airport above sea level?
Lugano Airport sits at an elevation of 915 feet (279 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lugano Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.0043, 8.9106 — in Agno, Ticino, Switzerland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Varese-Venegono Airport, about 29 km away.
Does LSZA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LSZA 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 Lugano Airport?
Lugano Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,642 ft (1415 m) with a ASP surface.