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Small airport

Croix de Coeur Altiport

ICAO CH-0002🇨🇭 Riddes
Coordinates
46.1233°N, 7.2341°E
Elevation
7,087 ft (2,160 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CH-VS
Time zone
Zurich(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:18
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
21:20
Civil dusk
21:57

About 15h 25m 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 Croix de Coeur Altiport

Croix de Coeur Altiport is a small airport in Riddes, Switzerland. It sits at an elevation of 7,087 ft (2,160 m). It observes Europe/Zurich local time. The nearest airport is Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri (CH-0003), about 6.1 nm to the se.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA GENEVA ALPSClass CCTAFL150FL600
CTA GENEVA ALPS MIL ONClass CCTAFL130FL150
SWISS FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
LSR24 WALLIS SSpecial useGliding sector2000 ft GNDFL130

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Cascade de Fionnay5,607 ft
Mont d'Ottan1,476 ft
Adonis1,496 ft
L'éolienne Cime de l'Est1,457 ft
Obstacle1,385 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Croix de Coeur Altiport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Croix de Coeur Altiport located?

Croix de Coeur Altiport is small airport located in Riddes, Switzerland, at an elevation of 7,087 ft (2,160 m).

What time zone is Croix de Coeur Altiport in?

Croix de Coeur Altiport is in the Europe/Zurich time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Croix de Coeur Altiport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Croix de Coeur Altiport is approximately 3.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Croix de Coeur Altiport?

The nearest airport to Croix de Coeur Altiport is Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri (CH-0003), about 6.1 nm to the se, followed by Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site and Sion Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Croix de Coeur Altiport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.