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Engadin Airport.
Samedan, Switzerland · 5,600 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.5/5
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143 ratings
1
Operators based
5,600
Elevation ft
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Nearest alternate
Field standing
#5 / 13
Switzerland airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 143 Google ratings , ranked against 13 rated Switzerland fields.
51 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lugano Airport (LUG).
Overview
Engadin Airport (LSZS / SMV) is a mid-sized airport serving Samedan, Switzerland. The field lies at an elevation of 5,600 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: HeliBernina AG bases aircraft at SMV. Useful alternates include Lugano Airport (LUG, 51 nm), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY, 52 nm), and Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH, 59 nm). SMV offers a single 5,905-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the heavy jet class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the St. Moritz, Switzerland destination guide. The airport is also known as Engadin. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SMV, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
LSZS
IATA
SMV
FAA / Local
LSZS
Elevation
5,600 ft
Coordinates
46.5341° N · 9.8841° 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
No
Elevation vs Switzerland fields
state range 915–5,600 ft
At 5,600 ft, SMV sits higher than 92% of the 13 Switzerland fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,905 ft
- 03/215,905 ft × 130 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,905 ft
SMV's 5,905 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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, and at 5,600 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. 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.
- 51nmLUGLugano AirportAgno
- 52nmBGYIl Caravaggio International AirportOrio al Serio (BG)
- 59nmACHSankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportSt. Gallen
- 60nmBZOBolzano AirportBolzano (BZ)
- 60nmLIDTTrento-Mattarello AirportTrento (TN)
- 63nmLILNVarese-Venegono AirportVenegono Superiore (VA)
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapLSZS · Engadin Airport · Samedan, Switzerland
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SMV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,326 nm | 8h 8m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,484 nm | 8h 30m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,677 nm | 8h 57m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,927 nm | 9h 32m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,121 nm | 9h 59m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,261 nm | 10h 19m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,267 nm | 10h 19m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,305 nm | 10h 25m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SMV?
- Engadin Airport's longest paved runway is 5,905 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 SMV?
- Engadin Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,905 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SMV?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Engadin Airport as a home base, including HeliBernina AG. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to SMV?
- The closest alternate is Lugano Airport (LUG), about 51 nm away, followed by Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SMV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 8m (3,326 nm), New York about 8h 30m (3,484 nm), Washington DC about 8h 57m (3,677 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.