Flight Simulator Flights at LSTS Sankt Stephan Airfield

Sankt Stephan Airfield is a small high-altitude aerodrome in the Bernese Oberland, serving the village of Sankt Stephan in Canton de Berne, Switzerland. Sitting at 3,304 feet amid the surrounding Alpine terrain, it offers a single hard-surfaced runway and is a useful reference point for VFR pilots operating in this mountainous part of the Bern region.

Overview

Sankt Stephan Airfield is a small aerodrome located at the village of Sankt Stephan in Canton de Berne, Switzerland. Its high elevation and Alpine surroundings make it a distinctive destination for VFR pilots exploring the Bernese Oberland.

Airspace & Location

The airfield lies in the Obersimmental region of Canton de Berne, close to the village of Sankt Stephan itself. The nearest airfields are Zweisimmen, about 6 kilometres (3 nautical miles) to the north-north-west, and Saanen, about 12 kilometres (6 nautical miles) to the west. At an elevation of 3,304 feet, it sits within the higher terrain typical of this part of the Bernese Oberland, and pilots should expect the surrounding valleys and ridgelines to be a factor in any approach or departure.

Runways

Sankt Stephan has a single hard-surfaced runway aligned 14/32. The declared length varies with direction: 5,495 feet when used as runway 14, and 3,993 feet when used as runway 32. There is no ILS available at the field.

Radio & Navigation

The airfield is served by an AFIS frequency of 119.425 MHz and a tower frequency of 120.05 MHz.