Regional airport · Sion, Switzerland

Sion

LSGSSIR
Elevation
1,582 ft
Coordinates
46°13′N 7°20′E
Local time
Europe/Zurich

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Field information

LSGS runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Sion (LSGS/SIR) has 2 runways; the longest, 07/25, is 6,562 ft (2,000 m) of asphalt. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LSGS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Europe/Zurich

  • Country

    Switzerland

    CH

  • Municipality

    Sion

  • Elevation

    1,582 ft

  • Position

    46.2192, 7.3269

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 5

  • Airport category

    C

    Special crew qualification required

Runways · LSGS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
07/256,562 ft (2,000 m)131 ftasphaltLighted
07G/25G1,837 ft (560 m)98 ftgrass—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LSGS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sion (LSGS / SIR) in Sion, Switzerland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LSGS is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at LSGS

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Switzerland

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Switzerland. Applicable permit lead times for Switzerland are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Switzerland are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at LSGS

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at LSGS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LSGS

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LSGS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LSGS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LSGS: 46° 13′ 9″ N 7° 19′ 37″ E; elevation 1582 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Sion

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sion. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LSGS.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LSGS

    Support for freighter operations into LSGS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where LSGS sits in the network

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