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Small airport

Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site

ICAO LSYX🇨🇭 Firnrand
Coordinates
45.9883°N, 7.0425°E
Type
Small airport
Region
CH-VS
Time zone
Zurich(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:20
Sunrise
06:51
Sunset
20:17
Civil dusk
20:48

About 13h 26m 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 Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site

Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site is a small airport in Firnrand, Switzerland (ICAO LSYX). It observes Europe/Zurich local time. The nearest airport is Glacier du Tour Altisurface (FR-0278), about 1.8 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

LSYX
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NOTAMs

LSYX

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 (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.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
NW12.9 nm029°On request
W13.2 nm033°On request
HS17.6 nm040°On request
HN18.1 nm038°On request
HE20.2 nm045°On request
E222.2 nm044°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
Mont d'Ottan1,476 ft
Adonis1,496 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site?

The ICAO code for Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site is LSYX.

Where is Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site located?

Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site is small airport located in Firnrand, Switzerland.

What time zone is Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site in?

Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site is in the Europe/Zurich time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site 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 Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site?

The nearest airport to Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site is Glacier du Tour Altisurface (FR-0278), about 1.8 nm to the w, followed by Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut" and Glacier d'Argentière Altiport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.