Samedan Airport (Engadin)
Europe's highest airport serving the glamorous St. Moritz ski resort at 5,600ft elevation. The natural gateway for VIP arrivals to Switzerland's most exclusive Alpine playground.
Get an instant quoteSamedan Airport (SMV), also known as Engadin Airport, is Europe’s highest airport at 5,600ft elevation. Located just 5km from St. Moritz in the Engadin valley, SMV is the natural gateway for VIP arrivals to Switzerland’s most exclusive Alpine playground.
The airport’s 1,800m runway combined with high-altitude operations limits aircraft to light and midsize jets plus turboprops like the Pilatus PC-12 (the workhorse of high-altitude alpine private aviation). Heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft position into Zurich (ZRH) or Milan Linate (LIN), with onward helicopter or ground transport to St. Moritz.
Operations are daylight only (typically 08:00 to 17:00), with no night flights permitted due to surrounding terrain. Peak demand runs December through March for ski season, with Christmas/New Year, the St. Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow (January), and White Turf horse racing weekends being the highest-pressure windows.
- Distance
- 5km from St. Moritz
- Runway
- 1,800m / 5,906ft
- Operating
- 08:00 – 17:00 (daylight only)
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Customs
- Available
- FBOs
- 1 available
Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) at SMV
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Engadin Airport Services
- Handling
- Fuel
- De-icing
Services at Samedan Airport (Engadin)
What's available on-airport for arriving and departing private aviation clients.
Popular routes from SMV
Estimated flight times and typical aircraft for the most-flown corridors.
St. Moritz travel information
Essential context for visitors arriving via SMV.
Essential information
- Timezone
- CET/CEST
- Currency
- CHF (Fr.)
- Language
- German, Romansh, Italian
- Weather
- Alpine, excellent snow December to April
Nearby attractions
- St. Moritz village – 5 minutes
- Corviglia ski area – 10 minutes
- Badrutt's Palace – 5 minutes
- Suvretta House – 10 minutes
Frequently asked questions: SMV
What aircraft can land at Samedan?
The 1,800m runway and 5,600ft elevation limits operations to light and midsize jets plus turboprops. Heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft use Zurich (ZRH) 2 hours away or Milan Linate, with onward helicopter or ground transport to St. Moritz.
What are the operating restrictions at Samedan?
SMV operates daylight only (08:00 to 17:00 typically), with no night operations permitted due to terrain. Crew certification is required given the high-altitude approach. Weather sensitivity is high in winter.
When is St. Moritz busiest?
Peak ski season runs late December through March, with Christmas/New Year and the White Turf horse racing weekends being highest-pressure periods. The St. Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow in January also drives major demand.
Can I use helicopters from Samedan?
Yes. Heliski operations and inter-resort transfers operate from Samedan and adjacent helipads. Particularly popular for clients combining Verbier, Zermatt, and St. Moritz in a single Swiss ski itinerary.
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