Airport codes in Switzerland
Switzerland has 10 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 9 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZRH | LSZH | Zürich Airport | Zurich | Large airport |
| GVA | LSGG | Geneva International Airport | Geneva | Large airport |
| BRN | LSZB | Bern Airport | Bern | Medium airport |
| LUG | LSZA | Lugano Airport | Agno | Medium airport |
| ACH | LSZR | Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport | St. Gallen | Medium airport |
| SIR | LSGS | Sion Airport | Sion | Medium airport |
| EML | LSME | Emmen Air Base | Emmen | Medium airport |
| VIP | LSMP | Payerne Air Base | Payerne | Medium airport |
| SMV | LSZS | Engadin Airport | Samedan | Medium airport |
| BXO | LSZC | Buochs Airport | Buochs | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Switzerland start with L
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 10 of the 10 Switzerland airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with L, the prefix assigned to southern Europe. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Switzerland by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Medium airport | 7 |
| Large airport | 2 |
| Small airport | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What do Switzerland ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Switzerland start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe. 10 of the 10 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Switzerland?
Switzerland has 10 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Zürich Airport (ZRH), ICAO LSZH. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Switzerland?
The busiest airport in Switzerland is Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich.
How many airports does Switzerland have?
Switzerland has 10 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 9 of which have a full page here.