Geneva Airport (LSGG)
Geneva, Switzerland · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LSGG
IATA
GVA
City
Geneva
Country
Switzerland
Region
Europe
Elevation
1,411 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
46.2381, 6.1089
Overview
International city airport at the foot of the Alps. Unique dual-country terminal serving France and Switzerland.
Current Weather at LSGG
Pilots flying into or out of Geneva Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LSGG 030850Z 23009KT 210V280 9999 BKN070 17/08 Q1017 NOSIGWind 230° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 23
Current TAF
TAF LSGG 030825Z 0309/0415 VRB02KT 9999 SCT060 TX23/0315Z TN12/0404Z TX19/0414Z TEMPO 0309/0315 22007KT BECMG 0408/0410 RA BKN045Decode METAR for LSGG
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Geneva Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LSGG. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LSGG. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Geneva. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Geneva Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Geneva Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LSGG include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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