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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Saanen Airfield

ICAO LSGK🇨🇭 Saanen
Coordinates
46.4865°N, 7.2484°E
Elevation
3,307 ft (1,008 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CH-BE
Time zone
Zurich(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:18
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
20:16
Civil dusk
20:48

About 13h 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 Saanen Airfield

Saanen Airfield

L’aérodrome de Saanen (code OACI : LSGK) est un aérodrome situé dans le canton de Berne en Suisse à proximité de Gstaad.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 26▸ displaced4,810 ft / 1,466 m131 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISAFIS119.425 MHz

Services & operations

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

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA GENEVA ALPS MIL ONClass CCTAFL130FL150
CTA GENEVA PLATEAU/JURAClass CCTAFL100FL600
CTA GENEVA ALPSClass CCTAFL150FL600
LSR20 GRUYERESSpecial useGliding sector2000 ft GNDFL090
LSR22 BERNER OBERLANDSpecial useGliding sector2000 ft GNDFL130
SWISS FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
LSR25 WILDHORNSpecial useGliding sectorFL130FL150

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
E215.7 nm153°On request
HN15.9 nm170°On request
E116.2 nm135°On request
HE16.6 nm160°On request
HS16.8 nm170°On request
Z117.5 nm136°On request
NW18.7 nm187°On request
W18.9 nm184°On request
ROMONT19.4 nm311°On request
E20.2 nm119°On request

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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle6,243 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Saanen Airfield.

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🇨🇭 More airports in Switzerland📘 Flying in Switzerland: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Saanen Airfield?

The ICAO code for Saanen Airfield is LSGK.

Where is Saanen Airfield located?

Saanen Airfield is small airport located in Saanen, Switzerland, at an elevation of 3,307 ft (1,008 m).

How many runways does Saanen Airfield have?

Saanen Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 4,810 ft / 1,466 m.

What time zone is Saanen Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Saanen Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Saanen Airfield 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 Saanen Airfield?

The nearest airport to Saanen Airfield is Zweisimmen Airfield (LSTZ), about 6.7 nm to the ne, followed by Sankt Stephan Airfield and La Gruyère Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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