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Geneva, CH · Large Airport · IATA: GVA · ICAO: LSGG · 430 m ü. NN
IATAGVA
ICAOLSGG
CountryCH
CityGeneva
Elevation430 m
Lat46.2381
Lng6.1090
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
TypeLarge Airport
Cargo Rank#2
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About This Airport
Geneva Airport (IATA: GVA, ICAO: LSGG) sits so close to the border that it operates a dedicated French sector: passengers and goods from France can reach the Cointrin terminal without formally entering Switzerland, and shipments can clear customs under either Swiss or French procedures - a binational setup that shapes the freight business. With volumes in the order of 70,000 to 80,000 tonnes a year, Geneva ranks second among Switzerland's national airports, far behind Zurich but with a sharply defined profile: watches and jewellery from the Jura arc, pharmaceuticals, fine art moving to and from Geneva's freeports, and humanitarian cargo. The latter is the local speciality - the ICRC, UN agencies and MSF are headquartered in the city and regularly charter relief flights out of GVA to crisis regions. Freight passes through the cargo terminal on Route de Pré-Bois, fed by the belly capacity of long-haul services from Swiss, Emirates, Qatar Airways and United; full freighters remain rare. On the passenger side, some 17 million travellers a year make Geneva the largest easyJet base outside Britain. Access is tightly woven into the city: the railway station inside the terminal reaches the centre, just 4 kilometres away, in minutes, the A1 motorway passes the site, and the French road network begins literally behind the fence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code of Geneva Cointrin International Airport?▼
The IATA code of Geneva Cointrin International Airport is GVA. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.
Where is Geneva Cointrin International Airport located?▼
Geneva Cointrin International Airport is located in Geneva, CH.
What is the ICAO code of Geneva Cointrin International Airport?▼
The ICAO code of Geneva Cointrin International Airport is LSGG. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.
What is the elevation of Geneva Cointrin International Airport?▼
Geneva Cointrin International Airport is at an elevation of 430 meters (1411 ft) above sea level.
Location & Weather
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46.23810, 6.10895
430 m ü. NN
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