4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Switzerland / LUG
Medium airport · LUG
Lugano Airport.
Agno, Switzerland · 915 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
204 ratings
1
Operators based
915
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Agno, SwitzerlandELEV 915 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
204
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
915
Field elevation
feet above sea level
16
Nearest alternate
nm to LILN
Field standing
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
Varese-Venegono Airport (LILN), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Agno, Switzerland, Lugano Airport (LSZA / LUG) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 915 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Eliticino Tarmac SA bases aircraft at LUG. Useful alternates include Varese-Venegono Airport (LILN, 16 nm), Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, 24 nm), and Cameri Air Base (LIMN, 30 nm). LUG offers a single 4,642-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of LUG vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LUG, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The country is calm and courteous.”
Tunbaloo5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Free fast wifi also a great bonus!”
Bibi T5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Lugano Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
LSZA
IATA
LUG
FAA / Local
LSZA
Elevation
915 ft
Coordinates
46.0043° N · 8.9106° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Switzerland fields
state range 915–5,600 ft
At 915 ft, LUG sits lower than 92% of the 13 Switzerland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,642 ft
- 01/194,642 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,642 ft
LUG's 4,642 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 16nmLILNVarese-Venegono AirportVenegono Superiore (VA)
- 24nmMXPMilan Malpensa International AirportFerno (VA)
- 30nmLIMNCameri Air BaseCameri (NO)
- 37nmLINMilano Linate AirportSegrate (MI)
- 39nmBGYIl Caravaggio International AirportOrio al Serio (BG)
- 46nmLILEBiella-Cerrione AirfieldCerrione (BI)
Location
Open the full mapLSZA · Lugano Airport · Agno, Switzerland
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LUG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,305 nm | 8h 5m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,462 nm | 8h 27m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,656 nm | 8h 54m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,913 nm | 9h 30m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,102 nm | 9h 56m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,233 nm | 10h 15m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,277 nm | 10h 21m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,291 nm | 10h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LUG?
- Lugano Airport's longest paved runway is 4,642 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. 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 LUG?
- Lugano Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,642 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LUG?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Lugano Airport as a home base, including Eliticino Tarmac SA. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to LUG?
- The closest alternate is Varese-Venegono Airport (LILN), about 16 nm away, followed by Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) at 24 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LUG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 5m (3,305 nm), New York about 8h 27m (3,462 nm), Washington DC about 8h 54m (3,656 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.