Ambri Airport

Quinto, Switzerland

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Ambri Airport

Quinto, Switzerland

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LSPM

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3241 ft

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Small Swiss altiport serving the Ticino mountain region.

Location

Quinto, Switzerland

Ambri Airport (ICAO: LSPM) is a small general aviation airfield located near the village of Quinto in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Situated in the Leventina valley of the Swiss Alps, the airfield serves private pilots, glider operations, and local aviation activities rather than commercial scheduled services. The airfield is known for its challenging alpine surroundings, which require pilots to have mountain flying experience. It has no IATA code, reflecting its status as a non-commercial facility serving recreational and private aviation.

Getting to & from

The airfield is accessible by road via the A2 motorway corridor through the Leventina valley, with the nearest rail station at Rodi-Fiesso on the Gotthard railway line.

Notable facts

›Located in the Leventina valley of the Swiss Alps at approximately 1000 metres elevation.
›No IATA code assigned, indicating purely general aviation use.
›Mountain flying conditions require special pilot certification and experience.
›Close proximity to the famous Gotthard Pass route.
›Serves glider and light aircraft operations typical of Swiss alpine airfields.

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A quiet Alpine strip where mountains meet general aviation simplicity

Ambri Airport, located near Quinto in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, is a small general aviation airfield nestled in the Leventina valley of the Swiss Alps. It serves primarily gliders, light aircraft, and skydiving operations, attracting enthusiasts drawn by the dramatic Alpine scenery. The airfield plays a modest but cherished role in Switzerland's network of mountain airstrips.

Terminals

General Aviation Facility — A single simple facility handling light aircraft, glider, and skydiving club operations with basic amenities.

Ground Transport

Private car or taxi from Quinto village
Local PostBus connections to Quinto and Faido
Rental car from Airolo or Bellinzona

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Tre Re, Faido
Albergo Ristorante Quinto
Hotel Terminus, Airolo

Dining

On-site dining options are extremely limited, typically restricted to a small club-style refreshment area for pilots and visitors. The nearby village of Quinto and the town of Faido offer traditional Ticinese restaurants serving local dishes such as polenta and grotto-style cuisine.

Traveller Tips

Check Alpine weather conditions carefully before arriving, as mountain fog and wind can change rapidly.
The airfield primarily serves club members and pre-arranged visitors; contact the airfield in advance.
Bring warm layers even in summer, as valley temperatures can drop quickly in the Alps.
The nearby Gotthard region offers scenic hiking and cycling routes worth combining with your visit.

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Ambri Airport is a Swiss general aviation airport. It located near the village of Ambrì, in the municipality of Quinto, canton of Ticino. Ambri serves the surrounding area and is home to a gliding school, a helicopter base and has sufficiency for VFR flying.

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