Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH): Codes, Runways & Location
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (IATA: ACH · ICAO: LSZR) is a medium-sized airport serving St. Gallen, Switzerland. It lies at 47.4850° N, 9.5608° E, 1306 ft (398 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is identified by the IATA code ACH and the ICAO code LSZR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1455 m (4774 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 1306 ft (398 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hohenems-Dornbirn Airfield (HOH) 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 ≈ 1,455 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport
Where is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport located?
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport is located in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Its coordinates are 47.4850° N, 9.5608° E.
What is the airport code for Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport?
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport has an IATA code of ACH and an ICAO code of LSZR.
How long is the runway at Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport?
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport's longest runway is about 1455 m (4774 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport have?
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport a major airport?
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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