Geneva International Airport — Geneva, Switzerland
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Geneva International Airport (Geneva) is GVA — its ICAO code is LSGG.
Distance & flight time from GVA
Geneva International Airport
Uniquely among major European airports, GVA straddles the Swiss-French border, incorporating a French sector that allows travelers to access certain flights directly from French territory without formally clearing Swiss customs, a legacy of a bilateral treaty dating back to the early twentieth century. The airport serves Geneva, a city whose international significance far exceeds its modest population, hosting the European headquarters of the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and numerous other diplomatic and humanitarian organizations that generate substantial premium and business travel demand. Beyond diplomacy, Geneva's status as a global banking and watchmaking center, along with its proximity to Alpine ski resorts, draws additional business and leisure traffic through the terminal. Its single runway handles a dense schedule of flights connecting the city to destinations across Europe and select intercontinental routes.
Runways at Geneva International Airport (GVA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 12795 ft (3900 m) | 164 ft (50 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Geneva International Airport (GVA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.3 MHz |
| ARR | ARR | 136.25 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 135.575 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 119.525 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.675 MHz |
| GTE | APN | 121.75 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.7 MHz |
Airports near Geneva International Airport (GVA)
- Annecy Meythet airport (NCY) — 34.4 km (21.4 mi)
- Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF) — 69.0 km (42.9 mi)
- Payerne Air Base (VIP) — 91.3 km (56.7 mi)
- Sion Airport (SIR) — 93.7 km (58.2 mi)
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) — 97.2 km (60.4 mi)
- Dole Tavaux Airport (DLE) — 103.1 km (64.1 mi)
- Lyon Bron Airport (LYN) — 106.4 km (66.1 mi)
- Aosta Corrado Gex Airport (AOT) — 112.0 km (69.6 mi)
GVA operates a single runway shared with a separate French civil aviation sector, and it serves the many United Nations agencies and diplomatic organizations headquartered throughout Geneva, plus nearby ski resorts.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Geneva International Airport?
The IATA code for Geneva International Airport is GVA.
What is the ICAO code for Geneva International Airport?
The ICAO code for Geneva International Airport is LSGG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.