Bern Airport (BRN): Codes, Runways & Location
Bern Airport (IATA: BRN · ICAO: LSZB) is a medium-sized airport serving Bern, Switzerland. It lies at 46.9127° N, 7.4988° E, 1671 ft (509 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bern Airport
Bern Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bern in Switzerland. It is identified by the IATA code BRN and the ICAO code LSZB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bern Airport has 5 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1730 m (5676 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 surfaces: asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1671 ft (509 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Grenchen Airfield about 31 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 ≈ 1,730 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Bern Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Bern Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bern Airport
Where is Bern Airport located?
Bern Airport is located in Bern, Switzerland. Its coordinates are 46.9127° N, 7.4988° E.
What is the airport code for Bern Airport?
Bern Airport has an IATA code of BRN and an ICAO code of LSZB.
How long is the runway at Bern Airport?
Bern Airport's longest runway is about 1730 m (5676 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Bern Airport have?
Bern Airport has 5 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Bern Airport a major airport?
Bern Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Bern Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →