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- last modified on October 3, 2021
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.
These are the most common PC12 to be seen: OH-DEN, OH-JEM, OH-JRD, OH-JRJ, OH-TRG, OH-SSS, HB-FWC, HB-FVO, OM-AAK, T7-PBL etc. As well you can expect a few from Jetfly Aviation and of course some other PC12 airlines/private owners are often seen here.
Written by Jeremy Denton (local spotter). Last update September 2021.
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| 18/36 | 775m (2,542ft) – Asphalt |
| Terminal | All domestic & intentional flights. |
| Spotting Information | |
| Ladder | Spot 2 + 3 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. |
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| 18/36 | Used in all direction depending on the wind. |
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Spot #1 – Ramp tour (max 2 people) |
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| WHERE | Meet at the right hand side of the terminal, see on the map. |
| WHAT | Ramp tour around the airport as long as we can possibly do it. Close-up touched down etc. |
| TIME | All day but best times are from sunrise until 13:00. |
| MISC. | Please email us in order to fix a date/time. We do not guarantee you the ramp tour as our member must be available that day/time.
Also, it is strictly not necessary to be on the ramp to make great pictures. The tour will also consist of a few shots therefore we go get the stuff and leave. Please read carefully the following rules:
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| FOCAL LENGTH | Ramp: PC12 = 70mm & Piper = 100mm Runway: Extra 400 = 190mm |
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Spot #2 – Airport Restaurant |
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| 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 |
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Spot #3 – Runway 36 threshold |
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| 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 |
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Spot #4 – Rega Helicopter – rwy18 actions & rwy36 PC12 departures |
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| 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 5) but now turn around the car to cross the road to go in the other direction until the traffic lights turn right. You’ll again be on “Route de Romanel” and exit it at the first entrance on the right. Drive slowly until the Rega visitor car park. |
| WHAT | Runway 18 actions as well as rwy36 PC12 departures. |
| TIME | In summer from sunrise until 13:00 are the best times. |
| MISC. | Nothing nearby so bring with you what you need. You are at an emergency rescue team which use an Eurocopter. Please don’t block the road at all cost if an ambulance has to drive around. If you wish to get close up shots you will need to stay along the trees. In order to stay please kindly ask the maintenance facility “Airbase SA”. Very important you must wear a yellow jacket. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | Runway: PC12 = 200mm & Chipmunk = 112mm Taxiway: PC12 = 18mm |
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Spot #5 – Field – Arrivals rwy18 |
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| 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. You arrived at spot5. Park your car in order to avoid to block the road. |
| WHAT | Arrivals runway18. |
| TIME | Best from 1500 to sunset. |
| MISC. | Nothing nearby so bring with you what you need. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 300mm at least is recommended. |
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Spot #6 – The Farm – Arrivals & departures both runways |
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| WHERE | From spot 5 it’s just at the opposite. You need to cross the road and drive carefuly 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. |
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A real nice guide. I will try it out.