Emmen Air Base (EML): Codes, Runways & Location
Emmen Air Base (IATA: EML · ICAO: LSME) is a medium-sized airport serving Emmen, Switzerland. It lies at 47.0924° N, 8.3052° E, 1400 ft (427 m) above sea level.
Overview of Emmen Air Base
Emmen Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Emmen in Switzerland. It is identified by the IATA code EML and the ICAO code LSME. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Emmen Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2502 m (8208 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body 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 1400 ft (427 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 15 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 ≈ 2,502 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Emmen Air Base
Where is Emmen Air Base located?
Emmen Air Base is located in Emmen, Switzerland. Its coordinates are 47.0924° N, 8.3052° E.
What is the airport code for Emmen Air Base?
Emmen Air Base has an IATA code of EML and an ICAO code of LSME.
How long is the runway at Emmen Air Base?
Emmen Air Base's longest runway is about 2502 m (8208 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Emmen Air Base have?
Emmen Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Emmen Air Base a major airport?
Emmen Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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