Regional airport · Bern, Switzerland
Bern/Belp
- Elevation
- 1,671 ft
- Coordinates
- 46°55′N 7°30′E
- Local time
- Europe/Zurich
Photo: Mike McBey · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
LSZB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Bern/Belp (LSZB/BRN) has 5 runways; the longest, 14/32, is 5,676 ft (1,730 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 3. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LSZB, 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
Bern
Elevation
1,671 ft
Position
46.9127, 7.4988
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 3
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LSZB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,676 ft (1,730 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 14L/32R | 2,133 ft (650 m) | 98 ft | grass | — |
| 14R/32L | 2,125 ft (648 m) | 98 ft | grass | — |
| 16R/34L | 1,690 ft (515 m) | 164 ft | grass | — |
| 16L/34R | 500 ft (152 m) | 200 ft | grass | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LSZB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bern/Belp (LSZB / BRN) in Bern, Switzerland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LSZB 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 LSZB
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 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.
- 02
Ground Handling at LSZB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LSZB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at LSZB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LSZB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to LSZB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LSZB: 46° 54′ 46″ N 7° 29′ 56″ E; elevation 1671 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Bern
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bern. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LSZB.
- 06
Cargo Operations at LSZB
Support for freighter operations into LSZB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LSZB sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into LSZB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bern/Belp — one desk for the whole trip.