Sion
Sion (LSGS/SIR) serves Sion, Switzerland. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (07/25, 07L/25R). Field elevation is 1582 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LSGS
- Name: Sion
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 46.219166
- Longitude: 7.326944
- Elevation: 1582 ft
- Country: Switzerland
- Municipality: Sion
- IATA Code: SIR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Distance from City: 2.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 6562 X 131
- Surface: ASPH
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 07L/25R
- Designation: 07L/25R
- Dimensions: 1837 X 98
- Surface: GRS
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 07R/25L
- Designation: 07R/25L
- Dimensions: 6562 X 131
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.275 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.sionairport.ch
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Sion (Mil) Operations +41 4 535 5908
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: CHF 12.12 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: CHF 9.35 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: CHF
- Remarks: Published tariff at Sion (Mil). Handling fees separate.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Multiple fuel suppliers at Sion (Mil). Price competitive; volume discounts above 5,000 liters.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Sion (Mil).
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew at Sion (Mil). Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.
Alternates
LIMW
- ICAO: LIMW
- Name: Aosta
- Distance (NM): 28.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Cuneo-Levaldigi. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LSZB
- ICAO: LSZB
- Name: Belp
- Distance (NM): 42.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Bern-Belp. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LSGG
- ICAO: LSGG
- Name: Geneva
- Distance (NM): 50.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry (Switzerland joined Schengen 2008). Unique dual Swiss/French sector. French side accessible without Swiss entry. Customs available.
LSGC
- ICAO: LSGC
- Name: Les Eplatures
- Distance (NM): 56.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Sion.
LSZG
- ICAO: LSZG
- Name: Grenchen
- Distance (NM): 57.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Grenchen.
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Switzerland Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 5 working days (non-EU/EFTA carriers). EU/EFTA: no permit needed.
- Landing Lead Time: 5 working days (non-EU/EFTA commercial). EU/EFTA: no permit needed. Applications must include full aircraft and flight details.
Private flights generally exempt. Customs required for non-Schengen arrivals.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LSGS?
- The tower frequency at Sion is 118.275 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LSGS?
- Sion offers Jet A-1.
- Does LSGS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Sion (Switzerland).
- Does LSGS require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Sion.