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Airports / Switzerland / GVA
Large airport · GVA
Geneva International Airport.
Geneva, Switzerland · 1,411 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
22,161 ratings
0
Operators based
1,411
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Geneva, SwitzerlandELEV 1,411 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
22,161
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,411
Field elevation
feet above sea level
7
Nearest alternate
nm to LFLI
Field standing
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Annemasse Airfield (LFLI), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Geneva International Airport (LSGG / GVA) sits in Geneva, Switzerland, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 1,411 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list GVA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Annemasse Airfield (LFLI, 7 nm), Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 19 nm), and Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) (LFXA, 36 nm). The field has a single 12,795-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Geneva, Switzerland destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as Cointrin Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GVA to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“For a small airport, Geneva is exceptionally clean and convenient.”
Michael Lambert5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Checking in was easy and the KLM staff were super friendly.”
Avinesh Pursad5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Geneva International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
LSGG
IATA
GVA
FAA / Local
LSGG
Elevation
1,411 ft
Coordinates
46.2381° N · 6.1090° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Switzerland fields
state range 915–5,600 ft
At 1,411 ft, GVA sits lower than 62% of the 13 Switzerland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,795 ft
- 04/2212,795 ft × 164 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,795 ft
GVA's 12,795 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmLFLIAnnemasse AirfieldAnnemasse
- 19nmNCYAnnecy Meythet airportAnnecy
- 36nmLFXAAmbérieu Air Base (BA 278)Ambérieu
- 37nmCMFChambéry Aix les Bains airportChambéry
- 49nmVIPPayerne Air BasePayerne
- 51nmSIRSion AirportSion
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapLSGG · Geneva International Airport · Geneva, Switzerland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GVA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,194 nm | 7h 50m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,352 nm | 8h 12m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,546 nm | 8h 39m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,809 nm | 9h 15m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,993 nm | 9h 41m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,117 nm | 9h 58m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,161 nm | 10h 5m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,254 nm | 10h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GVA?
- Geneva International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,795 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GVA?
- Geneva International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,795 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GVA?
- The closest alternate is Annemasse Airfield (LFLI), about 7 nm away, followed by Annecy Meythet airport (NCY) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GVA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 50m (3,194 nm), New York about 8h 12m (3,352 nm), Washington DC about 8h 39m (3,546 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.