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Lugano Airport

IATA LUGICAO LSZA🇨🇭 Agno
Coordinates
46.0043°N, 8.9106°E
Elevation
915 ft (279 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CH-TI
Time zone
Zurich(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:12
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
21:13
Civil dusk
21:50

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 Lugano Airport

Lugano Airport

Lugano Airport is a regional airport located 4 km (2.5 mi) west of the Swiss city of Lugano, approximately 80 km (50 mi) north of Milan, in the municipalities of Agno, Bioggio and Muzzano. It lies closer to the village of Agno than to Lugano itself, and is sometimes referred to as Lugano-Agno. Around 200,000 passengers use the airport each year, using approximately 2,400 flights. There are also limited freight operations, a flying club and flight school. The headquarters of Darwin Airline were located at the airport prior to its bankruptcy.

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

Live weather

LSZA

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
01 / 19▸ displaced4,642 ft / 1,415 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS121.175 MHz
GNDGND121.775 MHz
TWRTWR120.250 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingCrew transferVIP transferHotel reservationCatering

Lugano Airport provides various ground services and facilities for visitors and pilots.

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

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTR LUGANO (HX)Class DCTRGND6500 ft MSL
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
San Salvatore (Vetta)2,894 ft2,887 ft
Obstacle443 ft2,051 ft
Monte San Salvatore2,907 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lugano Airport.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lugano Airport?

The ICAO code for Lugano Airport is LSZA, and its IATA code is LUG.

Where is Lugano Airport located?

Lugano Airport is medium airport located in Agno, Switzerland, at an elevation of 915 ft (279 m).

How many runways does Lugano Airport have?

Lugano Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,642 ft / 1,415 m.

Which airlines fly to Lugano Airport?

Airlines historically serving Lugano Airport include Flybaboo, Swiss International Air Lines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Lugano Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Lugano Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Lugano Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lugano Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lugano Airport is approximately 3.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lugano Airport?

The nearest airport to Lugano Airport is Locarno Airport (LSZL), about 9.6 nm to the n, followed by Calcinate del Pesce Airfield and Varese-Venegono Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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