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SIR Sion Airport
Sion Airport (IATA: SIR, ICAO:LSGS) is located in the the city of Sion, Switzerland. It is the primary international airport serving Sion and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+41273290600

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IATA Code

SIR

ICAO Code

LSGS

Name

Sion Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Switzerland (CH)

City

Sion

Latitude

46.2196007

Longitude

7.3267598

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+41273290600

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Airport Overview

Sion Airport (SIR)

Sion Airport, ICAO code LSGS, is a civil and military-use airport located approximately 2.5 km southwest of Sion in Switzerland’s Rhône Valley. Its position in the Swiss Alps makes it relevant to specialist, charter, business-aviation and project-logistics planning, but it should not be treated as a conventional scheduled cargo hub. The supplied airport record states that regular scheduled and charter services were no longer offered as of October 2020; current operating status, cargo acceptance and flight availability must therefore be confirmed before booking. Our service team normally evaluates Sion Airport together with Geneva Airport or other suitable gateways when dependable scheduled airfreight capacity is required.

Airport / codes	Sion Airport / IATA: SIR / ICAO: LSGS
Location	Sion, Switzerland; approximately 2.5 km southwest of Sion city
Coordinates	46.2196007, 7.3267598
Time zone	UTC+01:00 in the supplied airport record; seasonal time changes should be checked before operations
Airport profile	Regional civil airport with an important military background and Alpine operating environment

Key Highlights

Key logistics implications

Sion Airport is a regional Alpine gateway rather than a regular scheduled air-cargo hub; cargo uplift depends on confirmed ad hoc, charter, business-aviation or special-operation capacity.
The airport’s proximity to Sion supports local delivery planning, while mountain geography can make road routing, winter conditions and vehicle suitability operationally significant.
Geneva Airport is identified in the supplied record as the nearest larger international airport, approximately 110 km west; it is a practical comparison point for scheduled cargo connectivity.
Military and civil aviation activity may affect access procedures, slot coordination, photography restrictions and vehicle movements; operating instructions must be obtained from the airport or handling party.
Our service team recommends confirming cargo acceptance, handling capability, customs arrangements and aircraft availability before issuing a firm routing or delivery commitment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility planning for non-hub operations

Sion Airport’s specific cargo-handling infrastructure, storage capacity, operating hours and customs arrangements are subject to confirmation for each movement. Our service team does not assume the availability of a dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse or temperature-controlled facility without written acceptance from the appointed handler.

Acceptance and handling

Obtain advance confirmation of aircraft type, cargo dimensions, gross weight, loading equipment, pallet or ULD compatibility and acceptance cut-off. General cargo acceptance should never be inferred from passenger or business-aviation activity.

Storage and screening

Confirm whether short-term storage, security screening, x-ray capability and after-hours release are available for the planned operation. Build a direct-transfer plan if on-site storage is limited.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

For pharmaceuticals, biologics, food or other sensitive shipments, verify active refrigeration, cool-room access, monitoring, dry-ice acceptance and maximum dwell time before tendering the cargo.

Special cargo coordination

Dangerous goods, live animals, outsized pieces, aircraft parts and project cargo require prior written approval. Confirm handling resources, security arrangements, packaging limits and safe-vehicle access.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and connection strategy

Because scheduled services may not be available, our service team first checks whether the shipment can move on a confirmed charter, ad hoc flight or specialist aviation operation from Sion Airport.
For routine international airfreight, cargo may need to move by road feeder to a larger Swiss or nearby European gateway, with the air leg departing from that gateway rather than Sion Airport.
Geneva Airport, approximately 110 km west according to the supplied airport record, is a principal comparison option; the final gateway should be selected according to airline space, customs status, road constraints and destination coverage.
No fixed transit time, airline, flight frequency or destination coverage should be promised from Sion Airport. Actual timing depends on capacity confirmation, weather, Alpine road conditions, security screening, customs release and aircraft positioning.

Planning rule: Our service team provides a firm ETA only after the operating carrier or handler confirms the flight, cargo acceptance, cut-off, collection slot and onward delivery plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional catchment and suitable shipment profiles

The immediate catchment is Sion and the Rhône Valley, with onward access to Valais-area businesses and Alpine destinations subject to road capacity and vehicle restrictions.
Potentially suitable movements include urgent aircraft parts, industrial components, event or exhibition equipment, high-value commercial samples, specialist machinery and time-critical project cargo, provided aircraft and handling acceptance are secured.
Wine, food and agricultural products may be relevant to the wider Valais region, but any temperature, phytosanitary, food-safety or export documentation must be arranged according to the commodity and destination.
Pharmaceutical and healthcare shipments require a verified temperature-control chain; proximity to an Alpine regional airport alone does not demonstrate cold-chain storage or handling capability.
For routine e-commerce, garments, electronics or consolidated general cargo, our service team normally compares scheduled-hub options before considering Sion Airport.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that must be completed before tender

Advance acceptance: Confirm operating date, civil or military access conditions, handler identity, cargo cut-off, screening process, loading method and collection or delivery appointment. Published airport contact details should be revalidated before use.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, net quantity, package count, shipper’s declaration where applicable and compliant marks or labels. Acceptance is subject to the actual carrier and handler.
Customs: Prepare commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, export declaration and any licenses or certificates required for the commodity. Confirm whether customs presentation and clearance can be completed at the airport or must be arranged through another approved location.
Special cargo: Declare dimensions, weight distribution, center of gravity, battery status, temperature range, live-animal requirements or oversize characteristics at quotation stage. Alpine weather and access restrictions can affect loading and final-mile delivery.

Shipping Tips

Recommended booking workflow

Send our service team the commodity, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, ready date, destination, Incoterms and any dangerous-goods or temperature requirements before requesting a routing.
Ask for a conditional routing comparison covering Sion Airport and a suitable scheduled gateway. The comparison should include road collection, security, customs location, handling points and contingency arrangements.
Use robust, airworthy packaging with clear handling marks and accurate piece-level labels. For fragile or high-value cargo, provide photographs and loading instructions before acceptance.
Do not deliver cargo to the airport until our team has supplied written confirmation of the handler, acceptance slot, required documents and any special access instructions.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Can Sion Airport handle ordinary international airfreight?

It may be possible for a specifically arranged operation, but Sion Airport should not be assumed to offer routine scheduled cargo acceptance. Our service team verifies the current flight programme, aircraft, handler and cargo acceptance before proposing it as the origin gateway.

Is there a regular cargo flight schedule from Sion Airport?

The supplied airport record states that regular scheduled and charter flights were no longer offered as of October 2020. This is a dated status statement, not a current schedule; any present availability must be confirmed directly through the operating airport or carrier.

Should we use Sion Airport or Geneva Airport for scheduled exports?

For routine international shipments, Geneva Airport or another suitable scheduled gateway may provide a more dependable connection. Our service team compares total door-to-door performance, including trucking, customs, handling, airline capacity and delivery requirements.

Can temperature-controlled or dangerous-goods cargo be accepted?

Only after written confirmation of the actual handler, aircraft operator, storage conditions, screening arrangements and applicable documentation. We do not infer cold-chain or dangerous-goods capability from the airport’s regional status.

What is the main operational risk when collecting or delivering near Sion?

Access appointments, Alpine weather, road conditions, vehicle suitability, security controls and possible civil-military operating restrictions can affect the plan. Our team builds buffer time and confirms the exact handover location before dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundaries

Primary airport record: IATA code, ICAO code, airport name, city, country, coordinates, address, time-zone field, telephone field, location description, 2019 passenger figure and the dated October 2020 service-status statement are based on the supplied airport data.
Official airport verification: Current operating status, handling contacts, access procedures, cargo acceptance, airport restrictions and flight availability should be checked with sionairport.ch before booking.
Industry and regulatory verification: Airline, dangerous-goods, security and international air-transport requirements should be checked against the applicable carrier instructions and recognized industry guidance, including iata.org.
Swiss customs verification: Export, import, transit and customs-clearance procedures should be confirmed with the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security at bazg.admin.ch.

Operational information can change with season, aircraft availability, security requirements, weather and airport policy. Our service team revalidates all time-sensitive details before accepting a shipment.