Alpnach Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Alpnach Air Base (ICAO: LSMA) is a medium-sized airport serving Alpnach, Switzerland. It lies at 46.9439° N, 8.2842° E, 1460 ft (445 m) above sea level.
Overview of Alpnach Air Base
Alpnach Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Alpnach in Switzerland. It is identified by the ICAO code LSMA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Alpnach Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1498 m (4914 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1460 ft (445 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Buochs Airport (BXO) about 9 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,498 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alpnach Air Base
Where is Alpnach Air Base located?
Alpnach Air Base is located in Alpnach, Switzerland. Its coordinates are 46.9439° N, 8.2842° E.
What is the airport code for Alpnach Air Base?
Alpnach Air Base has an ICAO code of LSMA.
How long is the runway at Alpnach Air Base?
Alpnach Air Base's longest runway is about 1498 m (4914 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Alpnach Air Base have?
Alpnach Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Alpnach Air Base a major airport?
Alpnach Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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