Sankt Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (IATA: ACH, ICAO: LSZR) is located directly on the Rhine at the Switzerland/Austria/Germany three-country corner, Canton St. Gallen. The small regional airport was used by People's Airlines and other niche operators for scheduled flights to Vienna and other destinations. No commercial cargo operations are documented. For air freight in the Lake Constance/eastern Switzerland region, Zurich Airport (IATA: ZRH) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (IATA: BSL) are the nearest cargo options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport?▼

The IATA code of Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport is ACH. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport located?▼

Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport is located in St. Gallen, CH.

What is the ICAO code of Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport is LSZR. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport?▼

Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport is at an elevation of 398 meters (1306 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

47.48500, 9.56077

398 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from St. Gallen

Zurich → Shanghai Zurich → Shenzhen Zurich → Guangzhou Zurich → Hong Kong Zurich → Tokyo Zurich → Busan

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Last updated: 2 June 2026

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