Airport code
GVA — Geneva Cointrin International Airport
GVA is the IATA code for Geneva Cointrin International Airport, an airport serving Geneva, Switzerland. Its ICAO code is LSGG, and it operates in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 46.2381, 6.1090 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1411 ft (430 m).
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About Geneva Cointrin International Airport
Geneva Airport – formerly and still unofficially known as Cointrin Airport – is the international airport for Geneva, the second most populous city in Switzerland. It is located 4 km (2.5 mi) northwest of the city centre. It surpassed the 15-million-passengers-a-year mark for the first time in December 2014. The airport serves as a hub for Swiss International Air Lines and easyJet Switzerland.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GVA |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | LSGG |
| Airport name | Geneva Cointrin International Airport |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 46.2381 |
| Longitude | 6.1090 |
| Elevation | 1411 ft (430 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 12,795 ft (3,900 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Geneva Cointrin International Airport?
The IATA code for Geneva Cointrin International Airport is GVA.
What is the ICAO code for Geneva Cointrin International Airport?
The ICAO code for Geneva Cointrin International Airport is LSGG.
Where is GVA airport located?
Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
What time zone is GVA in?
Geneva Cointrin International Airport operates in the Europe/Paris time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to GVA?
The nearest airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) is Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport (NCY) in Annecy, about 34 km away.
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