Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport — St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Distance & flight time from ACH
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport sits near the shore of Lake Constance in Switzerland's St. Gallen canton, its two runways positioned 1,306 feet above sea level close to where Switzerland, Austria, and Germany meet. Despite carrying the name of St. Gallen, the airport is actually located in the town of Altenrhein, some distance from the city center itself. Eastern Switzerland gains an alternative here to reaching Zurich Airport, cutting down on travel time for the region around Lake Constance considerably, even though the field's overall size remains solidly medium rather than major.
Runways at Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4774 ft (1455 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASPH |
| 10L/28R | 2657 ft (810 m) | 65 ft (20 m) | GRASS |
Radio frequencies for Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | ZURICH RADAR | 133.9 MHz |
| ARR | ZURICH ARR | 119.925 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 123.775 MHz |
| FIS | Zurich Information (en,ge) | 124.7 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.8 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.65 MHz |
Airports near Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
- Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) — 21.0 km (13.0 mi)
- Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) — 75.5 km (46.9 mi)
- Zürich Airport (ZRH) — 76.2 km (47.3 mi)
- Emmen Air Base (EML) — 104.3 km (64.8 mi)
- Engadin Airport (SMV) — 108.5 km (67.4 mi)
- Stuttgart Airport (STR) — 136.3 km (84.7 mi)
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) — 136.6 km (84.9 mi)
- Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (OBF) — 144.8 km (90.0 mi)
Since the airport is named for St. Gallen but actually sits in Altenrhein, travelers double-check the code ACH when booking to make sure they have not confused it with St. Gallen city center, which lies a fair distance from the actual runway.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport?
The IATA code for Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport is ACH.
What is the ICAO code for Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport?
The ICAO code for Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport is LSZR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.