Geneva Airport (GVA) is colloquially known as Cointrin Airport (GVA). It is one of the busiest airports in the country serving over 15 million passengers. It is a hub for Swiss International Air Lines and EasyJet Switzerland.
General Information about Geneva Airport
The following table is an overview of Geneva Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Geneva Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Canton of Geneva |
| Operator | Genève Aéroport |
| Built In (Year) | 1919 |
| Hub for | easyJet, Swiss International Air Lines |
| Serves | Grand Genève |
| Geneva Airport Code | GVA |
| Geneva Airport Terminals | Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3 |
| Geneva International Airport Runway | 2 |
| Geneva International Airport Coordinates | 46°14′15″N 6°06′33″E |
| Geneva Airport Address | Rte de l’Aéroport 21, 1215 Genève, Switzerland |
| Official Website | https://www.gva.ch/en |
| Official Phone Number | 41 848 192 020 |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft / 430 m |
Geneva Airport Code
Geneva Airport code is GVA. This airport code is derived from Geneva city in Switzerland where it is based. Its elevation above sea level is 430 meters.
| IATA CODE | GVA |
| ICAO CODE | LSGG |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 486 |
| COUNTRY CODE | CHE |
| ZIP CODE | 1215 LE |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | GVA |
Geneva Airport Map
The Geneva Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Geneva Airport Terminal
There are three terminals at the airport: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3.
Terminal 1 is the primary terminal that handles most of the operations while Terminal 2 is used only seasonally. Terminal 3 is a business aviation facility.
Geneva Airport Runways
Geneva Airport (GVA) is serviced by two runways:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 04-22 | 12,795 ft | 164 ft | Concrete | Yes |
| 04L-22R | 2,700 ft | 98 ft | Other “GRASS CAUTION: ATC do NOT apply wake turbulence separation!” | Yes |
Nearest Airports to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Some of the closest airports to Geneva Airport are:
- Annecy Airport (34km)
- Chambery Airport (69km)
- Sion Airport (94km)
- Lyon (France) Airport (97km)
- Dole Tavaux Airport (104km)
Airlines Operating from Geneva Airport
The following airlines operate from Geneva Airport:
- Aegean Airlines
- Aer Lingus
- Aeroflot
- Air Algerie
- airBaltic
- Air Canada
- Air China
- Air France
- Air France Hop
- Air Glaciers
- Air Malta
- Air Mauritius
- Air Serbia
