Lausanne Blécherette Airport - Spotting Guide

Lausanne Blécherette Airport – Spotting Guide

September 1, 2020 - last modified on August 18, 2024

Lausanne Blécherette Airport (IATA: none / ICAO: LSGL) is a small civilian airport located in the north of Lausanne. First the airport served only as a General Aviation airfield with a grass runway. In May 2000, it was replaced by a concrete runway which allows years after years a huge development of the airport.

Since a few years Lausanne is the home of Fly 7 Executive Aviation SA PC12’s fleet as well as a few private owners PC12’s and even the only engine aircraft based the Cessna Mustang HB-VWZ. They also host 2x TBM’s HB-KJT and HB-KOL.
As well you can expect a few from Jetfly Aviation and of course some other PC12 airlines/private owners are often seen here.

The airport hosts the prestigious AMPA “Association pour le Maintien du Patrimoine Aéronautique” that brings together, restore and fly historic aircraft like the following ones:

HM-8 Avionnette – HB-YEI (1928)
Dewoitine D.26 – HB-RAI (1931)
Morane-Saulnier MS317 – HB-RAO (1937)
Messerschmitt BF 108B – HB-HEB (1938)
Bücker Bü 131B Jungmann – HB-AFE (1938)
Piper L4 – HB-OGC & HB-OSM (1944)
De Havilland Canada DHC1 Chipmunk 22 – HB-TUT (1951)
Bébé Jodel D.9 – HB-SAE (1958)
Pilatus P3 – HB-RCY (1958)
Pilatus PC7 – HB-HPR (1982)

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You can find more details by visiting their official website, please feel free to contact them to organise a visit on site.

Written by Jeremy Denton (local spotter). Last update August 2024.

Rating
Movements
Airline Variety
Photo Locations
Weather
Airport Information
Runway
18/36	775m (2,542ft) – Asphalt
Terminal	All domestic & intentional flights.
Spotting Information
Ladder	Spot 1 + 5 recommended (required).
Car/Public Transport	Car is needed to move from a spot to another one.
Restrooms	Available at the Terminal building.
Drinks/Food	Available at the Terminal building.
Hotels	The airport is located in the city of Lausanne therefore you’ll find a lot of hotels just nearby.
Season	All year, pick time traffic increase during summer seasons.
Runway Usage
General Info
18/36	Used in all direction depending on the wind.

	Spot #1 – Airport Restaurant
WHERE	Follow the signs Lausanne Aéroport until you reached the terminal. A lot of parking spaces are available. Then follow the path until you see the restaurant at the top.

WHAT	Runway36 actions as well as rwy18 PC12 arrivals. You can also make some pictures of the general aviation ramp a bit 3/4 back side.

TIME	In summer from sunrise until 13:00 are the best times.

MISC.	A ladder is required unless you wish to take pictures through the glass. You also have the possibility to go back on the parking place from where you can take through the fence.

FOCAL LENGTH	PC12 taxiing = 70mm & PC12 arrival = 110mm

	Spot #2 – Runway 36 threshold
WHERE	From the airport restaurant exit the parking place by taking on the right on “Avenue du Grey” until you reached the roundabout take the first exit on the right hand side. Then park your car on the left side where there’s a public parking. Then walk by following the road until you reached the line of trees along the airport fences. You can weather stand along the trees/fences with your ladder to have the departures/approach or stay a bit further down the road to have the approach.

WHAT	Arrivals & departures rwy36 & PC12 arrivals rwy18.

TIME	Best from 1500 to sunset.

MISC.	A ladder is mandatory in order to have a clean view on the runway departures. Also while you park your car, you have to pay if you come between 0800-1200 or 1300-1900 during the week. Saturday until 18h and Sunday free.

FOCAL LENGTH	PC12 = 110mm & Piper = 200mm

	Spot #3 – Fly7 Training- rwy18 arrivals
WHERE	From the terminal, exit the parking place and take the left turn on the “Avenue du Grey”. Then take the left lane at the traffic lights. You’ll drive on “Route de Romanel” you will pass in front of the hangars and the Rega helicopter. You’ll have to continue straight until you reach another traffic lights. From there take the left lane and make the U-Turn. Drive a few hundreds meters and take on your right. Park your car on that large parking places.

WHAT	Runway 18 arrivals.

TIME	In summer from sunrise until 13:00 are the best times.

MISC.	Nothing nearby so bring with you what you need.

FOCAL LENGTH	N/A

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	Spot #4 – The Farm – Arrivals & departures both runways
WHERE	From spot 3 it’s just at the opposite. You need to cross the road and drive carefully until you reached the sign “Propriété Privée Interdiction”. From here I’d suggest you to stop the car and politely ask the owner of the house is that’s ok (they don’t speak English only french) therefore we suggest you to contact spotterguide before coming at this spot so we can possibly arrange a visit.

WHAT	Both runways action.

TIME	Best from 1500 to sunset.

MISC.	Nothing nearby so bring with you what you need. Bear in mind that’s a private property and you are tolerated by the owners therefore we would be very happy that you keep a low profile and stay polite.

FOCAL LENGTH	70mm = PC12 up to 300 depending on the angle.

	Spot #5 – The Helipads
WHERE	From the terminal, exit the parking place and take the left turn on the “Avenue du Grey”. Then take the left lane at the traffic lights. You’ll drive on “Route de Romanel” you will pass in front of the hangars and the Rega helicopter. You’ll have to continue straight until you reached another traffic lights take the left lane on “Route du Mont”. Drive a few hundreds meters and take on your right (spot 3) but now turn around the car to cross the road to go in the other direction until the traffic lights. From there take the left lane and make the U-Turn. Drive a few hundreds meters and take on your right. Park your car on that large parking places.

WHAT	Best place to catch the helipads and the Rega helicopter. Also good for PC12 rwy36 departures and you can managed some rwy18 arrivals but are difficult.

TIME	All day but best times are from sunrise until 13:00.

MISC.	Nothing nearby so bring with you what you need. The road is not that busy but still watch out for the traffic.

FOCAL LENGTH	Helipads = 70-105 mm is enough Runway = 200-300mm