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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Biel-Kappelen Airfield

ICAO LSZP🇨🇭 Kappelen
Coordinates
47.0882°N, 7.2891°E
Elevation
1,437 ft (438 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CH-BE
Time zone
Zurich(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:13
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
21:24
Civil dusk
22:02

About 15h 33m 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 Biel-Kappelen Airfield

Biel-Kappelen Airfield

Der Flugplatz Biel-Kappelen ist ein privater Flugplatz in Kappelen im Kanton Bern. Er wird durch die Flugplatzgenossenschaft Biel und Umgebung betrieben.

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

Live weather

LSZP

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
04 / 222,264 ft / 690 m82 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA GENEVA PLATEAU/JURAClass CCTAFL100FL600
CTA ZUERICH MITTELLAND/JURAClass CCTAFL100FL600
TMA BERN 1Class DTMA3500 ft MSLFL100
SWISS FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL195

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
Fernsehturm Bern-Bantiger643 ft3,097 ft
Antenne de Chasseral394 ft5,240 ft
E 154,022 ft
Obstacle4,108 ft
Obstacle4,085 ft
E 164,009 ft
Obstacle4,455 ft
Obstacle2,116 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Biel-Kappelen 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 Biel-Kappelen Airfield?

The ICAO code for Biel-Kappelen Airfield is LSZP.

Where is Biel-Kappelen Airfield located?

Biel-Kappelen Airfield is small airport located in Kappelen, Switzerland, at an elevation of 1,437 ft (438 m).

How many runways does Biel-Kappelen Airfield have?

Biel-Kappelen Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,264 ft / 690 m.

What time zone is Biel-Kappelen Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Biel-Kappelen Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Biel-Kappelen 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 Biel-Kappelen Airfield?

The nearest airport to Biel-Kappelen Airfield is Grenchen Airfield (LSZG), about 7.7 nm to the ne, followed by Bellechasse Airfield and Courtelary Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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