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Bellechasse Airfield

Sugiez, Switzerland

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Bellechasse Airfield

Sugiez, Switzerland
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Small Swiss airfield serving the Lake Murten region.

Location
Sugiez, Switzerland
Bellechasse Airfield (ICAO: LSTB) is a small general aviation airfield located near Sugiez, a village in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. Situated in the agricultural lowlands between Lake Murten and Lake Neuchâtel, the airfield serves private pilots, gliders, and light aircraft operations in the region. The airfield is not served by commercial airlines and has no scheduled passenger services. It functions primarily as a base for local flying clubs and general aviation activity, typical of many small Swiss aerodromes operated under Swiss federal aviation regulations. Bellechasse is associated with the broader Bellechasse agricultural and penal estate, a historic institution in the area. The airfield is modest in infrastructure and does not hold an IATA code, reflecting its non-commercial status.
Getting to & from
The airfield is accessible primarily by private vehicle, with the nearby town of Murten reachable by local roads and regional bus services.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO code is LSTB; the airfield has no IATA code due to its non-commercial status.
  • ›Located in the canton of Fribourg near the shores of Lake Murten in western Switzerland.
  • ›Serves general aviation, private pilots, and glider operations only.
  • ›Associated geographically with the historic Bellechasse agricultural estate and institution.
  • ›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airfield.
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A quiet Swiss airfield nestled beside the serene shores of Lake Murten

Bellechasse Airfield, located near Sugiez in the canton of Fribourg, is a small general aviation airfield serving private pilots and light aircraft operations in the Swiss Mittelland. Situated close to the Murten and Neuchâtel lakes, the airfield benefits from scenic surroundings typical of the Swiss plateau. It plays a modest but steady role in regional general aviation, flight training, and recreational flying.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Facility — A small clubhouse and operations building serving light aircraft, gliders, and flight training activities.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or taxi from Murten (approximately 5 km)
  • Bicycle from nearby villages along local cycling routes
  • Regional bus connections via Murten or Sugiez stops
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Murten, Murten
  • Hotel Krone Murten
  • Auberge du Vieux Manoir, Murten
  • Hotel Restaurant du Lac, Portalban
Dining

On-site dining options are limited to a small clubhouse canteen or snack facilities available during flying days and events. The nearby town of Murten, just a short drive away, offers a variety of Swiss restaurants, lakeside cafés, and local cuisine. Visitors are advised to plan meals in Murten or surrounding villages for a fuller dining experience.

Traveller Tips
  • Check airfield operating hours in advance as it is not staffed around the clock.
  • The area around Lake Murten is popular for cycling — consider combining a visit with a lakeside ride.
  • Weather on the Swiss plateau can change quickly; always verify local METAR and TAF before flying.
  • Murten's well-preserved medieval old town is worth exploring if you have time before or after your flight.

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