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Medium airport

Les Eplatures Airport

ICAO LSGC🇨🇭 La Chaux-de-Fonds
Coordinates
47.0839°N, 6.7928°E
Elevation
3,368 ft (1,027 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CH-NE
Time zone
Zurich(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:18
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
21:23
Civil dusk
22:01

About 15h 27m 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 Les Eplatures Airport

Les Eplatures Airport

Les Éplatures Airport is a small international airport near La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The airport primarily caters to executive and recreational flying, with some air taxi and charter service.

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

Live weather

LSGC

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23▸ displaced3,707 ft / 1,130 m89 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.125 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA GENEVA PLATEAU/JURAClass CCTAFL100FL600
CTR LES EPLATURESClass DCTRGND6500 ft MSL
SWISS FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
LSR27 NEUCHATELSpecial useGliding sector2000 ft GND4000 ft MSL

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
Obstacle4,085 ft
Obstacle4,183 ft
Obstacle3,980 ft
Obstacle4,045 ft
Obstacle4,039 ft
Obstacle4,062 ft
Obstacle3,278 ft
Obstacle4,035 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Les Eplatures Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Les Eplatures Airport?

The ICAO code for Les Eplatures Airport is LSGC.

Where is Les Eplatures Airport located?

Les Eplatures Airport is medium airport located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, at an elevation of 3,368 ft (1,027 m).

How many runways does Les Eplatures Airport have?

Les Eplatures Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,707 ft / 1,130 m.

What time zone is Les Eplatures Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Les Eplatures Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Les Eplatures Airport is approximately 3.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Les Eplatures Airport?

The nearest airport to Les Eplatures Airport is Fournet ULM (FR-0332), about 5.7 nm to the n, followed by Neuchâtel Airfield and Môtiers Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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