Payerne is a Swiss Air Force base that also works as a civil business aviation airport, and that dual role defines how you use it. Private jet charter at Payerne Airport means a dedicated business aviation terminal at the Swiss Aeropole, with passenger and crew lounges, meeting rooms and hangars.
The runway, about 2,800 metres and shared with the base, suits light jets through to large long-range jets. Civil movements and hours are capped by regulation, and permission is needed for every movement. Charter-A confirms hours and availability with the handler for your date before you commit to anything.
Flying privately to Payerne
Payerne operates as a civil business aviation airport on an Air Force base. Civil hours and movement numbers are capped by regulation, and permission is required for every movement. No opening hours were found on the airport pages, so hours must be confirmed for your date with the handler, Swiss Aeropole / Speedwings Business. Customs services are available through the FBO. The business aviation terminal has passenger and crew lounges, meeting rooms and hangars. The runway is about 2,800 metres and shared with the base. Quotas and noise limits apply to civil use.
Payerne Airport (Swiss Aeropole) airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (384 KB)Payerne Airport (Swiss Aeropole) at a glance
| Location | Aéropôle 132, Payerne, 1530 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LSMP |
| Region | Canton of Vaud (Broye valley), Switzerland |
| Nearest city | Lausanne / Fribourg / Bern — 5 minutes to the A1 motorway |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – customs services available (via the FBO) |
| Runway | About 2,800 m (runway shared with the Swiss Air Force base) |
| Private jets | Yes — long runway handles light jets to large long-range jets |
| Handling / FBO | Swiss Aeropole / Speedwings Business (FBO) |
| Private terminal | Dedicated business aviation terminal with passenger and crew lounges, meeting rooms and hangars, 5 minutes from the A1 motorway. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | payerne-airport.ch |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (payerne-airport.ch, swissaeropole.com, bazl.admin.ch, lunajets.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Lausanne / Fribourg / Bern
Payerne lies in the Broye valley in the canton of Vaud, with Lausanne, Fribourg and Bern all within the wider region. Charter-A confirms transfer times to your final destination when you book. Charter-A can also advise on ground transfers towards Bern, Fribourg or Lausanne when you book.
Private jet flight times to Payerne
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 395 nm · 730 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 min |
| Manchester | 525 nm · 970 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Edinburgh | 665 nm · 1,240 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Paris | 220 nm · 410 km | 55 min | 45 min |
| Nice | 190 nm · 350 km | 50 min | 40 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Payerne is a sector of about 390 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Payerne: your questions answered
Is Payerne a military airport?
It is a Swiss Air Force base with limited civil use. Civil movements are capped by quotas and noise limits, and permission is needed for each one. Charter-A checks availability for your date.
Can business jets use Payerne?
Yes. The runway, about 2,800 metres, suits light jets through to large long-range jets. Permission is required for every movement, which Charter-A arranges with the handler.
Does Payerne Airport have customs?
Yes. Customs services are available through the FBO at the Swiss Aeropole. Charter-A will confirm what applies to your route and passengers at quote stage, so the formalities are clear before you travel.
What are Payerne Airport's opening hours?
Civil hours are set by the Swiss authorities and were not published on the pages we checked. Charter-A will confirm hours and availability for your date with the handler.
How long is the flight from London to Payerne by private jet?
About 1 hr 20 min in a light jet and 1 hr 10 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 395 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Payerne Airport (Swiss Aeropole) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Payerne Airport (Swiss Aeropole) is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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