Grenchen Airfield (LSZG)
Medium airport · Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland
Airport data
| Name | Grenchen Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LSZG |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°10'54" E 7°25'2" 47.18160, 7.41719 |
| Location | Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06G/24G | 2,295 ft (700 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
| 06L/24R | 1,640 ft (500 m) | 60 ft | GRS | No |
| 06R/24L | 2,297 ft (700 m) | 98 ft | GRS | Yes |
Grenchen Airfield at a glance
Grenchen Airfield is a medium airport in Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland. The field elevation of 1,411 ft (430 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LSZG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 3,281 ft (1000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LSZG 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 Grenchen Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bern Airport | LSZB | 31 km (17 NM) |
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | LFSB | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Les Eplatures Airport | LSGC | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Payerne Air Base | LSMP | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield | LFSM | 58 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Grenchen Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,411 ft field elevation of Grenchen Airfield 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 Grenchen Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Grenchen Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Grenchen Airfield is LSZG, 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 Grenchen Airfield above sea level?
Grenchen Airfield sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet (430 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Grenchen Airfield located?
The airport lies at 47.1816, 7.4172 — in Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bern Airport, about 31 km away.
Does LSZG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LSZG 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 Grenchen Airfield?
Grenchen Airfield has 4 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 3,281 ft (1000 m) with a ASP surface.