Airport code
LUG — Lugano Airport
LUG is the IATA code for Lugano Airport, an airport serving Agno, Switzerland. Its ICAO code is LSZA, and it operates in the Europe/Zurich time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 46.0043, 8.9106 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 915 ft (279 m).
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About Lugano Airport
Lugano Airport is a regional airport located 4 km (2.5 mi) west of the Swiss city of Lugano, approximately 80 km (50 mi) north of Milan, in the municipalities of Agno, Bioggio and Muzzano. It lies closer to the village of Agno than to Lugano itself, and is sometimes referred to as Lugano-Agno. Around 200,000 passengers use the airport each year, using approximately 2,400 flights. There are also limited freight operations, a flying club and flight school. The headquarters of Darwin Airline were located at the airport prior to its bankruptcy.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LUG |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | LSZA |
| Airport name | Lugano Airport |
| City | Agno |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Time zone | Europe/Zurich (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 46.0043 |
| Longitude | 8.9106 |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,642 ft (1,415 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Lugano Airport?
The IATA code for Lugano Airport is LUG.
What is the ICAO code for Lugano Airport?
The ICAO code for Lugano Airport is LSZA.
Where is LUG airport located?
Lugano Airport (LUG) is located in Agno, Switzerland.
What time zone is LUG in?
Lugano Airport operates in the Europe/Zurich time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to LUG?
The nearest airport to Lugano Airport (LUG) is Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Ferno (VA), about 44 km away.
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