Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Switzerland

LSMPVIP

Payerne Air Base

Payerne, Switzerland

ICAO

LSMP

IATA

VIP

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

1,465 ft

Country

Switzerland

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at LSMP

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Payerne Air Base (LSMP / VIP) in Payerne, Switzerland, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

LSMP is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

Ground Handling at LSMP

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

Payerne Air Base publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5; airport category B as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at LSMP

Fuel on record at Payerne Air Base: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to LSMP

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for LSMP: 46° 50′ 35″ N 6° 54′ 54″ E; elevation 1,465 ft; local time UTC+1.

Crew Services in Payerne

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Payerne.

Field Information

Payerne Air Base

Latitude
46° 50′ 35″ N
Longitude
6° 54′ 54″ E
ICAO code
LSMP
IATA code
VIP
Municipality
Payerne
Timezone
UTC+1
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 5
Airport Category
B
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To VIP?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for LSMP.

Submit flight inquiry for LSMP

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – LSMP

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Payerne Air Base?

The ICAO code is LSMP and the IATA code is VIP.

Is Jet A1 available at LSMP?

Yes. Fuel on record at Payerne Air Base is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at LSMP?

Payerne Air Base publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

What time zone does LSMP operate in?

Payerne Air Base operates on UTC+1.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for LSMP?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for LSMP.