Geneva Airport →
GVA / LSGG
The T3 business aviation terminal serves Geneva and onward journeys to the Alps. Airport permission, parking and transfers are arranged in advance.
Airport St. Stephan
St. Stephan (LSTS) is in the Upper Simmental, near Zweisimmen and Lenk. We assess a suitable aircraft and the required airport permission for your journey. For Gstaad, the airfield may offer an alternative when Saanen cannot be used.
LSTS · Airport for Gstaad
Airport profile
Your airport. At a glance.
Airport St. Stephan
- Airport codes
- — / LSTS
- Time zone
- Europe/Zurich
- Current UTC time
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- Airport local time
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- Latitude
- 46.4974° N
- Longitude
- 7.4126° E
- Airport weather · latest observation
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Airport selection & considerations
St. Stephan (LSTS) is in the Upper Simmental, near Zweisimmen and Lenk. For Gstaad, we assess it particularly as an alternative when Saanen cannot be used for operational or weather reasons. The particular aircraft, your party and luggage determine the options.
Handling, operating hours & availability
Prior airport permission, known as PPR, is required. We check permitted access, operating hours and handling with the operator. Submitting a request does not grant permission; arrival and departure must be confirmed.
Onward travel & baggage
Local partners can provide a chauffeur to your hotel or chalet on request. Share your destination address and ski luggage requirements. If another arrival airport becomes necessary, we adjust the onward drive.
Location: OurAirports; time zone: Europe/Zurich · checked 20 October 2026. Operating details are checked before booking.
Your flight to the Simmental, with the onward journey planned.
Tell us your accommodation, travel dates and luggage, including ski equipment. We confirm whether St. Stephan can accept your flight and can arrange a chauffeur transfer. The mountain setting and weather affect planning. If a landing is not possible, we compare other airports such as Bern or Geneva, including the onward drive.
Enquire about your flight and onward journey →Your questions. Clearly answered.
Can I request a private flight to St. Stephan?
Yes. The airfield accommodates occasional tourism and business flights to the Upper Simmental, among other uses. Before confirmation, we check permitted access, the particular aircraft, weather and the required prior airport permission, known as PPR.
Is St. Stephan an alternative for Gstaad?
St. Stephan can accommodate flights unable to land at Saanen for operational or weather reasons. Acceptance must be confirmed for the particular flight. We plan the onward drive to Gstaad around the actual arrival.
How do I get from the airport to my hotel or chalet?
Local partners can provide a chauffeur transfer on request. Your destination address, passenger numbers and ski luggage determine the vehicle required. Collection for the return flight is agreed in advance too.
Other airports for Gstaad
Gstaad Airport Saanen →
LSGK
Close to Gstaad. The short runway and mountain setting shape aircraft choice; arrival and departure both require prior permission.
Bern Airport →
BRN / LSZB
For appointments in Bern or an onward journey to Gstaad. Business aviation handling and transfers are arranged around confirmed flight times.