Medium airport · Payerne, Switzerland
Payerne Air Base
Payerne Air Base is a medium airport serving Payerne, Switzerland. Its IATA code is VIP. Its ICAO code is LSMP. It has 1 runway, longest 9,376 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,465 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Payerne, Switzerland |
|---|---|
| IATA code | VIP |
| ICAO code | LSMP |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,376 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,465 ft |
| Coordinates | 46.8432° N, 6.9151° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Payerne Air Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Chillon Castle · Switzerland · 29.6 miles away
- Chapel Bridge · Switzerland · 67.2 miles away
- Matterhorn · Switzerland · 69.6 miles away
- Mont Blanc · France · 69.9 miles away
- Rhine Falls · Switzerland · 98.4 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Payerne Air Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Val Grande National Park · Italy · 92.6 miles away
- Gran Paradiso National Park · Italy · 94.5 miles away
- Vanoise National Park · France · 104.4 miles away
- Forêts National Park · France · 121.9 miles away
- Black Forest National Park · Germany · 133.3 miles away
- Écrins National Park · France · 140.8 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
More airports in Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Payerne Air Base?
Payerne Air Base — its IATA code is VIP and its ICAO code is LSMP.
Where is Payerne Air Base located?
Payerne Air Base serves Payerne, Switzerland. Its coordinates are 46.8432° N, 6.9151° E.
How high is Payerne Air Base?
Payerne Air Base sits at 1,465 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4498
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payerne_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.