Flight Simulator Flights at LSGL Lausanne-Blécherette Airfield

Lausanne-Blécherette is a small airfield perched above the city of Lausanne in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, offering visual flying with a single hard-surfaced runway and no instrument approach. It sits at a notably high elevation for the region, making density altitude and terrain awareness important considerations for visiting pilots.

Overview

Lausanne-Blécherette Airfield (LSGL) is a small aerodrome serving general aviation in and around Lausanne, in the Canton of Vaud. It has no scheduled airline service and no ILS, so all operations are conducted visually, which together with its elevated position gives it a distinctive character for pilots used to lowland fields.

Airspace & Location

The airfield lies at Lausanne, Canton de Vaud, Switzerland, at coordinates 46.5453 N, 6.6167 E. Its field elevation of 2018 feet is high for the region, and pilots should be mindful of the surrounding terrain when planning arrivals and departures in the Lausanne area.

Runways

Lausanne-Blécherette has a single physical runway, 18/36, with a hard surface. Runway 18 is 2643 feet long and runway 36 is 2540 feet long; both directions are lit. There is no ILS available, so all approaches must be flown visually.

Radio & Navigation

Aerodrome traffic can be contacted on 123.205 MHz. Lausanne Approach provides an approach service on 118.83 MHz. There is no ILS at the field, so navigation and approach must be conducted with reference to visual cues rather than instrument guidance.

The Airfield Today

Lausanne-Blécherette continues to operate as a small general aviation airfield with a single lit hard-surfaced runway (18/36) and no instrument landing system, meaning all arrivals and departures are flown visually. Pilots planning a visit should expect to operate under visual flight rules and to coordinate with Lausanne Approach on 118.83 MHz and aerodrome traffic on 123.205 MHz.