Geneva International Airport — Geneva, Switzerland

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The 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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
04/2212795 ft (3900 m)164 ft (50 m)CON

Radio frequencies for Geneva International Airport (GVA)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP120.3 MHz
ARRARR136.25 MHz
ATISATIS135.575 MHz
DEPDEP119.525 MHz
GNDGND121.675 MHz
GTEAPN121.75 MHz
TWRTWR118.7 MHz

Airports near Geneva International Airport (GVA)

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.