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LSGG/GVA METAR & TAF Geneva International Airport

Geneva, GenevaElevation 1,411 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR34 min old
No ceiling, visibility 3 3/4 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
VRB@1
steady
VISIBILITY
3 3/4 SM
6 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
57 ft
-1,354 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0220Z (3:20 AM local) · 34 min old

LSGG is currently MVFR. Winds are variable in direction at 1 knots. Visibility is 3 3/4 statute miles. There is no ceiling. The main issue is visibility 3.73 sm (mvfr).

WIND
Variable at 1 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
3 3/4 statute miles
6 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
FEW002
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
3°C / 3°C
37°F / 37°F. 0°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.18 inHg
1022 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW VIS
Visibility 3.73 SM (MVFR).

Codes in this report: AUTO FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0225Z (3:25 AM local) · valid to 0900Z (10:00 AM local)

LSGG forecast starts IFR at 03Z. Worst period is 03Z to 09Z with LIFR possible (FG, LOW VIS, FG). Best period is 09Z to 09Z (IFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 13°C expected at 1400Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 4°C expected at 0600Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 5°C expected at 0400Z on day 27.
LIFR
IFR
0300Z4:00 AM0900Z10:00 AM1500Z4:00 PM2100Z10:00 PM0300Z4:00 AM0900Z10:00 AM

Codes in this report: TEMPO FG VV

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›PROB40 forecast: ceiling 100 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind variable at 1 kt, visibility 3.73 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
NESW0422VRB 1 ktVRB 1 ktVRB 1 ktVRB 1 ktVRB 1 kt
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

04/22
Dimensions
12,795 x 164 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
57 ft
Pressure altitude
1,151 ft
Field elevation
1,411 ft MSL
Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Dewpoint
3°C (37°F)
Altimeter
30.18 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1632Z 5:32 PM
Sunrise
0607Z 7:07 AM
Loggable night
1703Z (6:03 PM local) → 0536Z (6:36 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1632Z (5:32 PM local) → 0607Z (7:07 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1732Z (6:32 PM local) → 0507Z (6:07 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Geneva International Airport is in Geneva, Geneva. Field elevation 1,411 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALSGG / GVA
RegionGeneva
CountrySwitzerland
Coordinates46.2381, 6.1090
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.3
APP
APP
136.25
ARR
ARR
135.575
ATIS
ATIS
119.525
DEP
DEP
121.675
GND
GND
121.75
APN
GTE
118.7
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

LFLP Annecy Meythet airport
19 NM S
LIFR
LFLB Chambéry Aix les Bains airport
37 NM S
IFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LSGG on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LSGG have a METAR?
Yes. LSGG has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LSGG have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LSGG; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LSGG?
LSGG sits at 1,411 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LSGG?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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