GENEVA • SWITZERLAND
Geneva Airport Operational Briefing
Runway & Field Specifications
| Field Elevation | 1,411 FT |
| Transition Altitude (TA) | 7,000 FT |
| Initial Climb Clearance | 5,000 FT / FL070 |
| RWY 04/22 Dimensions | 3,900m × 50m (CAT III / CAT III) |
| RWY 04L/22R (Grass) | 1,000m × 30m (Visual / Glider) |
Communication Frequencies
| ATIS (Arr / Dep) | 135.580 (ARR) / 126.030 (DEP) |
| Delivery (DCL) | 121.680 |
| Ground / Apron | 121.850 (GND) / 121.980 (APRON) |
| Tower | 118.700 (Main) / 118.350 |
| Departure | 119.525 |
| Arrival / Approach | 120.300 / 131.325 |
Threats: High terrain immediately South/East (Salève & Alps) and West (Jura Mountains). Parallel Inner/Outer taxiway system linked by narrow crossover taxiways 1 through 5. Active light aircraft and glider traffic on parallel grass RWY 04L/22R.
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Taxi & Stand Restrictions
| TAXIWAY / AREA | LIMITATION / RESTRICTION |
|---|
| Inner & Outer Taxiways | Parallel System; follow ATC instructions via Links 1 through 5 |
| Links A & D | Primary access route for General Aviation and Business Jet aprons to the West |
| Pushback Rules | Mandatory on main stands (Terminal 1, Satellites 1–10, T2) |
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Departure & A-CDM
A-CDM Operations
LSGG operates under strict A-CDM procedures. Confirm/update TOBT via VATSIM portal:
cdm.vatsimspain.es
IFR Clearance Protocol
| TIMING |
Request 15 mins prior to TOBT earliest |
| FREQUENCY |
Geneva Delivery (121.680) or DCL |
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Arrival
| APPROACH TYPE | REQUIREMENTS & PROFILE |
|---|
| ILS Runway 22 | Standard landing runway. Glidepath 3.0°. High terrain alert on missed approach. |
| ILS Runway 04 | Secondary / tailwind / strong Bise wind runway. Glidepath 3.0°. |
- Reverse Thrust: Reverse idle permitted; full reverse restricted for noise abatement unless required for safety.
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LVP & Night Restrictions
Low Visibility Procedures (LVP)
ATIS: "LVP IN OPERATION"
- LVP activated when RVR ≤ 550m or Ceiling ≤ 200ft.
| TIME WINDOW (LT) |
NIGHT RESTRICTIONS & OPERATIONAL BAN |
| 00:00 – 06:00 LT |
NIGHT CURFEW Strict night flight ban in effect. Emergency/medical flights exempt. |