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Small airport

Buochs Airport

IATA BXOICAO LSZC🇨🇭 Buochs
Coordinates
46.9744°N, 8.3969°E
Elevation
1,475 ft (450 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CH-NW
Time zone
Zurich(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
20:13
Civil dusk
20:44

About 13h 29m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Buochs Airport

Buochs Airport

The Buochs Airport is a regional airport in the town of Buochs in the Canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. It has a concrete runway with a length of 2000 meters and a width of 40 meters, several taxiways and hangars.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

LSZC

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 24▸ displaced6,561 ft / 2,000 m130 ftAspLightedOpen
07R / 25L2,771 ft / 845 m130 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ARR ALPNACHAlpnach Tower128.475 MHz
ARR EMMENEmmen Tower120.425 MHz
Air to AirINFO134.125 MHz
FISZurich Information (en, ge)124.700 MHz
GCAARR/DEP140.650 MHz
TWRTWR119.625 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
CLOSED AD 08:00–12:05 / 13:15–20:00 LT

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA ZUERICH ALPSClass CCTAFL150FL600
CTA ZUERICH ALPS MIL ONClass CCTAFL130FL150
CTA ZUERICH MITTELLAND/JURAClass CCTAFL100FL600
CTR BUOCHS (HX)Class DCTRGNDFL130
SWISS FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
LSR2 HOHGANTSpecial useRestrictedFL100FL130

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Switzerland airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
SIHLBRUGG16.5 nm026°Compulsory
TÜRLERSEE18.4 nm013°Compulsory
BUCHENEGG19.9 nm013°Compulsory
STÄFA20.8 nm039°Compulsory
GOSSAU24.4 nm036°Compulsory
RÜTI25.1 nm047°Compulsory
HINWIL26.6 nm042°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Buochs Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Buochs Airport?

The ICAO code for Buochs Airport is LSZC, and its IATA code is BXO.

Where is Buochs Airport located?

Buochs Airport is small airport located in Buochs, Switzerland, at an elevation of 1,475 ft (450 m).

How many runways does Buochs Airport have?

Buochs Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,561 ft / 2,000 m.

What time zone is Buochs Airport in?

Buochs Airport is in the Europe/Zurich time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Buochs Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Buochs Airport is approximately 3.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Buochs Airport?

The nearest airport to Buochs Airport is Alpnach Air Base (LSMA), about 5 nm to the wsw, followed by Kägiswil Airfield and Emmen Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Buochs Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.