Payerne Air Base (VIP): Codes, Runways & Location
Payerne Air Base (IATA: VIP · ICAO: LSMP) is a medium-sized airport serving Payerne, Switzerland. It lies at 46.8432° N, 6.9151° E, 1465 ft (447 m) above sea level.
Overview of Payerne Air Base
Payerne Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Payerne in Switzerland. It is identified by the IATA code VIP and the ICAO code LSMP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Payerne Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2858 m (9376 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 1465 ft (447 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Les Eplatures Airport about 28 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 ≈ 2,858 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Payerne Air Base
Where is Payerne Air Base located?
Payerne Air Base is located in Payerne, Switzerland. Its coordinates are 46.8432° N, 6.9151° E.
What is the airport code for Payerne Air Base?
Payerne Air Base has an IATA code of VIP and an ICAO code of LSMP.
How long is the runway at Payerne Air Base?
Payerne Air Base's longest runway is about 2858 m (9376 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Payerne Air Base have?
Payerne Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Payerne Air Base a major airport?
Payerne Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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