SMV Pilot Briefing V7.0

Familiarization Briefing LSZS
ENGADIN AIRPORT AG Plazza Aviatica 2 CH – 7503 Samedan

Tel +41 81 851 08 51 www.engadin-airport.ch/[email protected] Fax +41 81 851 08 59
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Index
Version: 7.0
Status: Final
Date of issue: 2021 – 12th April
Author/unit: Engadin Airport, BAZL, Aero Club der Schweiz (AECS)
Owner/unit: Engadin Airport AG
File:
Pages: 72
Classification: Restricted to Engadin Airport
Legal notice: The information on this publication serves to increase the safety of
operations to and from LSZS. The entire content of this publication is
property of Engadin Airport and copyright protected.
Any reproduction requires the approval of the Engadin Airport, except for
private use.

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Foreword
The Airport of Samedan is a VFR / IFR airport open to private and commercial operators. It is situated in a
particular geographical area. Located in the Engadin Valley, the airport is surrounded by a mountainous region
wherein the flight procedures and aircraft performances are very strongly affected by its natural obstacles. For
this reason, the approach to and the departure from LSZS are limited to flight crews fulfilling the requirements
of the concept for mandatory familiarization and AIP LSZS AD 2.22 Flight Procedures.
The information in this document serves to increase the safety of operation to and from LSZS. For flight preparation use only the official documentation published in the AIP / VFR manual.

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Legal Disclaimer
All information of LSZS is published on its website: www.engadin-airport.ch on behalf of the Airport Authority.
All data published on www.engadin-airport.ch are for general information only. In case of differences and/or
controversies the official publications of the FOCA (Federal Office for Civil Aviation) apply.
The information published on www.engadin-airport.ch is not legally binding.
Engadin Airport AG may modify the contents of the www.engadin-airport.ch website at any time without
announcement, and declines all responsibilities regarding possible errors in the texts contained in this website.
Engadin Airport AG is not liable for websites linking to www.engadin-airport.ch.
All information published on www.engadin-airport.ch is the property of Engadin Airport AG. All rights are
reserved.
The information in this document serves to increase the safety of operation to and from LSZS. For flight
preparation use the official documentation published in the AIP Switzerland.

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Table of contents
The LSZS Briefing is meant to support you in your personal flight preparation. In this section you will find some general information concerning the main
operational issues of Samedan Airport such as:
Page:
1. General information 6 - 18
2. Qualification 19 - 20
3. Weather 21 - 22
4. Geographical and topographical situation 23 - 24
5. Communication 25
6. Preflight Briefing 26
7. VFR Approach 27 - 44
8. VFR Departure 45 – 46 VFR
9. Flight plan filing guidelines to Samedan (IFR / Y) 47
10. IFR Approach 48 - 52 IFR
11. SID’s 03 / 21 53 - 54
12. Temperatur / pressure compensation 55 - 57
13. Non – STD – PAPI 58
14. Runway condition 59
15. Noise abatement 60
16. Bank angle / g-force / Stall speedEmergency and contingency procedures 61
17. IAS - TAS / Reverse turn 62
18. Calculation Density Altitude 63 - 64
19. IAS - TAS / Landing distance 65
20. Engine Performance 66 - 67
21. Take-Off and Climb Performance 68 - 70
22. Emergency and contingency procedures 71
23. Surveillance / Responsibilities / Sanctions 71
It is advised that personal flight preparation of any pilot intending to operate in or around Samedan shall go beyond the information contained in these
pages and should be based on current official documents such as AIP, VFR-Manual, NOTAM etc..

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1. General Information
LSZS airport is a Civil, Category B Airport and is open to all private, commercial and business flights as well
as to unscheduled VFR / IFR flights.
Reminder: LSZS is the highest elevated airport in Europe:
Elevation 5‘600 ft AMSL

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General Information
 LSZS has a FIZ (Flight Information Zone)
 Airport opening hours summer: 0600Z to 1700Z.
 FIS (Flight Information Service) is available: 0600Z to 1700Z.
 Airport opening hours winter: 0700Z to SS+30min
 FIS (Flight Information Service) is available: 0700Z to SS+30min
 PPR for IFR APCH with piston engine aircraft
 PPR for multiple IFR APCH (training)
 Availability of the IFR Procedures depending on the military activity in the temporary
reserved areas (TRA) REF: AIP SWITZERLAND ENR 5.2
 During military activity IFR flightplans might be rejected
NO NIGHT OPERATION

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1.1 Runway information / Airport overview
Runway 03 / 21 1‘840 m x 40 m asphalt /concrete
Slope Runway 03 0.4% down slope
Slope Runway 21 0.4% up slope
No runway and approach lighting available.
For further information refer to AIP/VFR-Manual Switzerland
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1.2 Airspace & weather minima for VFR traffic
WX minima for VFR traffic:
Airspace Switzerland:
≥ FL 100
VIS: 8 KM
Distance from cloud: Vertical 1‘000 ft Horizontal 1‘500 m
> 2000 ft/AGL - < FL 100
VIS: 5 KM
1’000 ft/AGL – 2’000 ft/AGL
VIS: 5km*, Surface in sight
(clear of clouds, if Transponder operated)
Below 1‘000 ft /AGL no separation will be provided between IFR / VFR and VFR / VFR in
airspace E/G
Vis: 5km*, surface in sight
Distance from cloud: clear of clouds
*flight visibility ≥ 1‘500 m if flight speed ≤ 140 kts IAS


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1.3 Airspace Echo / Golf
Be aware of turning radius:

Airspace
Refer to chapter 17. IAS-TAS/Reverse
E turn: page 62
G:VIS 5 KM
(minimum
1,5 KM
If turning is
G possible)
Airspace E & G
no separation will be provided
LSZS
between IFR/VFR and VFR/VFR.

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1.4 ATS
• Samedan is a information service (AFIS) no traffic display available.
• AFISO (Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer) is not authorized to give ATC instructions or clearances.
• AFISO is authorized to give ATC instructions on the maneuvering area (taxi, backtrack, line up, runway crossing,
etc).
• AFISO is not allowed to do sequencing. Therefore tell your intentions when the traffic is in sight (eg.
“Joining behind the traffic”, “one orbit for separation”, “extending downwind for separation”, etc).
• The reporting points Zernez (ZS710) and Maloja (ZS702) for IFR and aircraft APCH Cat. B and higher are
mandatory.
• It is highly recommended to maintain listening watch of Samedan AFIS in the region from Maloja to Zernez to
be informed about IFR traffic in the valley.
• Check the appropriate NOTAMs for special regulations, for example during the World Economic Forum in Davos
(WEF), usually at the end of January.

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1.5 VFR Charts

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1.6 Seasonal traffic density - winter
Winter is the peak-traffic season. Expect a high traffic density.
This requires special attention at the airport and in the vicinity of the airport (traffic circuit).

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1.7 Seasonal traffic density - summer
Glider activities: The mountains near the airport are attractive to gliders. Expect intense glider activities between
May and September in the Valley, within the FIZ and in the traffic circuit.
Intense Glider activities

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1.8 Hang glider
Departing Area: Muottas Muragl or Alp

Languard south east of the airport.
Departing Area
Hang Glider
Landing Area: Valley station of the funicular
Muottas Muragl (Punt Muragl).
Landing Area
Hang Gliders are requested to fly only in the
area between Departing- and Landing Area in
order not to interfere with traffic departing
and landing at the airport.
Furthermore: Expect hang glider traffic

outside of the FIZ.

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1.9 Model scale flying bever
Caution for model scale flying between Bever and La Punt. They remain clear
of the final approach track.

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1.10 Helicopter operations
There is intense Helicopter traffic in the region, carrying out
rescue- / transport- and scenic- flights.
During winter season, December 15th to Mai 15th, a
Heliport (LSXM) is established at St. Moritz-Bad, 3.6 NM
form THR RWY 03.
LSXM

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Helicopter landing areas
Three of the main helicopter -

landing areas outside the airport
HOSP
• the Hospital, located west of
THR runway 21
• the Clinic Gut, located down
town St. Moritz
• the TEMP heliport LSXM,
located southwest of St.
CLINIC GUT Moritz
W 3NM/TD RWY 03
Be aware that helicopter

LSXM operations may cause TCAS alerts.

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2. Qualification
NOTE: Check first if you are qualified.
Samedan airport is situated in a mountainous region. Due to this special geographical and meteorological situation the use of the airport is limited
to pilots having successfully completed the mandatory familiarization briefing. This briefing is provided on the webpage of the Engadin Airport
Following the briefing you have to pass the online test. For further requirements please consult the next page – Qualification/Currency-
Requalification.
It is the responsibility of each pilot to be qualified and current. Each pilot must be able to prove to FOCA or the Airport Authority, at any time, that
he fulfils these requirements.
For details consult concept for mandatory familiarization.
Legal disclaimer:
In addition to the european General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), national regulations apply to data protection in Switzerland. These include
in particular the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP, SR 235.1).
As such, data that is being processed through the consultation of the LSZS briefing, as well as by taking the online test or through an exchange of messages with
Engadin Airport will be handled with the utmost care. In order to ensure the protection of personal data, we use both technical and organizational security
measures.
All data is processed and/or stored exclusively for its intended use. Personal data is only stored for as long as permitted by law in order to provide our services or
to comply with our legal obligations and to prevent misuse. The data processed by us will be deleted in accordance with the legal provisions as soon as the
consent to its processing is revoked or other reasons no longer apply (i.e. particularly as soon as the specific purpose for processing the data no longer applies).
With the sole exceptions of legal or judicial obligations, as well as for IT-related maintenance and upgrade works, personal data will not be passed on to third
parties. For the latter case Engadin Airport concludes non-disclosure agreements, in order to ensure the protection of your data, with the respective third parties.

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2.1 Qualification / Currency / Requalification
mandatory mandatory
Aeroplanes ICAO App. Cat. B
Aeroplanes ICAO App. Cat. A Helicopters Gliders
and higher
Qualification Qualification
LSZS Glider-Briefing
Briefing LSZS Familiarization-Briefing and Test for all Pilots not older than 24 months Briefing annually, before first flight
at LSZS
Introduction flight with ● MNM 50 flight HRS since licensing
mountainous experienced or
Introduction flight FI/CRI(Introduction flight with FI/CRI NIL NIL released by LSZS approved FI
can be done after first landing at LSZS)
and
no LDG at LSZS more Refresher flight with Flight into LSZS IFR or with NIL ● MNM 3 winch TKOF within the last 3
than 24 months ago mountainous experienced MET COND FEW or CAVOK months
FI/CRI or supervised by LSZS or
current Pilot “for App. Cat B Winch TKOF training at LSZS passed
and higher”.
and
● MNM 1 flight from LSZS within the last 5
LDG within 24 months NIL NIL NIL years
or
Alpine flying introduction at LSZS passed
For details consult concept for mandatory familiarization.

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3. Weather
General
Because of its special location, the weather can be unpredictable. Significant changes of weather conditions
within a short time are frequent in the mountains.
Wind
During winter calm winds predominate throughout the whole day.
In summer a special local wind (Maloja Wind) dominates the wind patterns in the Engadin. This valley wind can
be quite strong (up to 20 knots or more). It normally starts at noon, coming from the south-west.
North winds: Take care of north-easterly winds aligned with the runway axis and expect moderate and severe
turbulences in approach sector. (RWY 03 in use)
Visibility
In winter, visibility may be reduced temporarily due to snow showers. Fog can occur all year round in the
morning. The fog normally dissipates as soon as the sun rises behind the mountains.

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Current meteorological information
Current meteorological information can be found on the Skybriefing site: www.skybriefing.com. For ATIS, refer to
the AIP. Furthermore different webcams are available in the Engadin valley.
CAVOK
For LSZS the ICAO MET term CAVOK means rather nice weather conditions. Due to high MSA, there are no clouds
below 15’600 ft AMSL when LSZS reports CAVOK.
Weather minima (runway closing):

The runway will be closed for arriving aircraft with APCH Cat. B and higher if visibility is less than 5 KM and/or
ceiling (bkn or ovc) below 2’200 ft AGL.
The runway will be closed for arriving and departing aircraft if visibility is less than 1500m and/or ceiling (bkn or
ovc) below 500ft AGL.

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4. Geographical and topographical situation
General view
Samedan airport is situated north-east of St. Moritz and east of Samedan.
The airport is surrounded by high mountains.
View towards the north-east View towards the south-west

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Airspace
Samedan airport is close to the Italian border. Study the surrounding airspace carefully.
Obstacles
Aerodrome obstacle charts are available to identify critical obstacles in both runway directions.
Refer to AIP.

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5. Communication
Samedan ATIS: Freq.: 136.600 Tel.: (+41(0)81 834 93 24)

Samedan INFO: Freq.: 135.325 Tel.: (+41(0)81 851 08 51)
Samedan Delivery Freq.: 121.880
Zürich Delta: Freq.: 119.225

Below 10’000 ft AMSL radio contact unlikely or
Swiss Radar: Freq.: 128.050 difficult
Zurich Information: Freq.: 124.700

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6. Pre-flight briefing
NOTE:
 Check the weather situation over the Alps
 Check the density altitude
 Check the aircraft performance, for helicopters HOGE
 Check OEI performance
 Check contingency procedures
 Check procedures in case of loss of GNSS signal (IFR)
 Check runway condition
 Check NOTAM
 On departure, observe the speed and maintain a good rate of climb, especially for
high performance jet aircraft
 External lighting has to be used (navigation lights, strobe lights, etc..)

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7. VFR Approach
General
Refer to AIP or to official route documentation for exact location and for technical information.
Study the requirements and conditions for the execution of the flight procedures carefully and be aware of
GPWS indications due to the topography of the valley.
Study all official charts carefully:

For VFR Area Chart and Visual Approach Chart refer to AIP Switzerland (VFR-manual).
It is recommended to maintain listening watch of Samedan

AFIS in the region from Maloja to Zernez to be informed SAMEDAN MUOTTAS MURAGL
about IFR traffic in the valley.
Note:
• Expect unknown VFR activity inside and outside of the
FIZ (Airspace Class E & G)
• Be aware, that in Airspace E & G no separation between

IFR/VFR and VFR/VFR traffic will be provided. ST.MORITZ

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7.1 Additional information
• Expect general information by ATIS and traffic information by AFISO.
• Observe the surroundings! Look out for unknown VFR traffic in the vicinity of the airport.
• During winter, expect helicopter traffic at the St. Moritz Bad Heliport LSXM near the approach
sector RWY 03 close to terrain (3.6 NM from THR RWY 03). Their standard procedure avoid the
approach and departure sector of Samedan airport.
• Expect intense glider activity from May to September. Gliders have landing priority.
• Be aware of straight-in approach of jets from Maloja or Zernez.
• Approach RWY 21 / Departure RWY 03: Restricted area LSR11/R11A can be active. Please
check ATIS. For crossing coordination, you may contact Samedan Information as early as
possible (min. 15 minutes before ETA).

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7.2 VFR Approach
Entering points:
Available for APCH Cat. A and helicopter
only:
• ALBULA
• BERNINA
• JULIER
Available for all planes and helicopter:
• ZERNEZ
• MALOJA
Available for homebased helicopters

only:
• CELERINA (HN)

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7.3 VFR Approach for Cat. A and helicopter
General Information:
AFIS 135.325 MHz
ATIS 136.600 MHz
Establish radio contact 5 minutes before entering the FIZ (Flight Information Zone) or at entering points (Zernez,
Albula, Julier, Maloja, Bernina).
It is highly recommended to maintain listening watch of Samedan AFIS in the region from Maloja to Zernez to be
informed about IFR traffic in the valley.
After Albula and Julier enter the valley carefully as there might be jet traffic on a straight-in approach from
Maloja/Zernez. If possible give way to jet aircraft on final and tell AFISO about your intentions.
NOTE: The PIC has the full responsibility to conduct a safe flight and to maintain VMC. The AFISO can only
provide information regarding known traffic as there is no traffic display available.

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7.3.1 VFR Approach via ALBULA
ALBULA ECHO Point / La Punt
Min. suggested altitude 8’700 ft AMSL Min. suggested altitude 7’000 ft AMSL
Echo/ La Punt
Echo/ La Punt
Albulapass

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7.3.2 VFR Approach via ZERNEZ
ZERNEZ ECHO Point/ La Punt
min. suggested altitude 7’200 ft AMSL Min. suggested altitude 7’000 ft AMSL
Echo/ La Punt
ZERNEZ

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7.3.3 VFR Approach via BERNINA
BERNINA SIERRA Point/ Pontresina

Sierra/ Pontresina
Runway
Sierra/ Pontresina
Bernina

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7.3.4 VFR Approach via JULIER
JULIER WHISKEY
Silvaplana
Whiskey
Julier

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7.3.5 VFR Approach via MALOJA
MALOJA WHISKEY
min. suggested altitude 7’200 ft AMSL Min. suggested altitude 7’000 ft AMSL
Whiskey
Whiskey
MALOJA

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7.3.6 Entering traffic pattern
Runway 03 in use:
Sierra: via right base for final 03
Whiskey: straight-in for final 03
Echo: via downwind for final 03
Unless instructed otherwise: vacate via the first possible exit to the
right and taxi via taxiway to the main apron.
Runway 21 in use:
Sierra: via downwind for final 21
Whiskey: via downwind for final 21
Echo: straight-in final 21
Unless instructed otherwise: vacate via the first possible exit to the
left and taxi via taxiway to the main apron.
Missed Approach:
Proceed via circuit and restart the approach.

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7.3.7 Final Approach for helicopter
Approach for helicopter with overall LEN < 13m or an overall WID < 11m via east of RWY axis as published in the VFR Manual
(Visual Approach Chart – red dotted line) Information about helipad conditions is given by AFISO, SNOWTAM, ATIS.
In winter season expect blowing snow (white out). Helicopter with an overall LEN > 13m or an overall WID > 11m use
the paved RWY for landing.
ARRIVAL VIA FATO to designated Helipad (1-5)

Helipads
East of RWY
2 3
1 4
5
Fato

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7.4 VFR Approach for Cat. B and higher VFR arrivals after cancelling IFR with
Zürich Delta
Maintain strictly VMC
SAMEDAN ARRIVAL FOR RWY 03 AND 21 VIA MALOJA AND ZERNEZ
In case of poor weather conditions or
traffic congestion over the valley, you
may contact Zürich Delta again and
RONAG request to rejoin IFR and hold over
PELAD or RONAG. If unable to land in
Samedan in VMC condition, request
for IFR Approach.
Zernez
To get familiar with the location of the
airport and the valley, do not hesitate
to request permission from Zürich
PELAD Delta – only when in IFR– to fly over
the valley first.
Samedan When you have the airport in sight,
cancel IFR with Zürich Delta / Swiss
Radar and contact Samedan
Information and proceed to Maloja or
Maloja Zernez.

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7.4 VFR Approach for Cat. B and higher
General Information
AFIS 135.325 MHz
ATIS 136.600 MHz
ZRH Info 124.700 MHz
ZRH Delta 119.225 MHz
Swiss Radar 128.050 MHz
For the approach, it is suggested to proceed in the direction of Maloja / Zernez and then turn inbound
to LSZS at 10NM.
Establish radio contact with Samedan Information when released by radar or latest at Maloja / Zernez.
NOTE: The PIC has the full responsibility to conduct a safe flight and to maintain VMC. The AFISO can
only provide information regarding known traffic as there is no traffic display available.
Airspace E & G no separation between IFR/VFR and VFR/VFR traffic will be provided.

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7.4.1 VFR Approach (Cat. B and higher) via Maloja for RWY 03
MALOJA
Suggested altitude 10’000 ft AMSL (10NM FINAL)
Sils
MALOJA

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7.4.2 VFR go around (Cat. B and higher)
Go around: When clear of terrain proceed back to Maloja and restart the VFR approach.
NOTE: Be aware of the space needed for manoeuvring. Climb to a sufficient altitude first before starting reverse turn.
SHORT FINAL RWY 03

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7.4.3 VFR Approach (Cat. B and higher) via Zernez for RWY 21
ZERNEZ
Suggested altitude 10’000 ft AMSL (10NM FINAL)
S-chanf
ZERNEZ

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7.4.4 VFR go around (Cat. B and higher)
Go around: when clear of terrain proceed back to Zernez and restart the VFR approach
NOTE: Be aware of the space needed for manoeuvring. Climb to a sufficient altitude first before starting reverse turn.
SHORT FINAL RWY 21

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7.5 Winter season
Caution! Winter scenery looks significantly different (example below: approach RWY 03)
SAMEDAN
St. Moritz 3NM
Sils 6NM
MALOJA 10NM

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8. VFR Departure
APCH Cat. A:
• Be aware of high density altitude, which may affect the

aircraft performance negatively. (See page 63-68)
• Be aware of downdrafts caused by local winds. (See page 69-

70)
• When required follow the circuit to gain height
• When departing on RWY 21, if performance permits, make a

right turn as published thereafter it is recommended to
proceed north-west of whiskey (see red circle on the chart) to
stay clear of inbound traffic on route whiskey.
-> same procedure recommended for departing RWY 03.
Proceed south-east of Echo.

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8. VFR Departure
APCH Cat. B and higher:
• Joining instructions (Joining point, max. level, squawk, next frequency) given by AFISO before departure.
• Perform a straight out departure towards Maloja or Zernez.
• Expect initial climb to FL130 due to military activity above.
• Report passing 10‘000ft for frequency change.
• Expect unknown VFR activity inside and outside of the FIZ (Airspace Class E & G)
• Be aware, that in Airspace E & G no separation between IFR/VFR and VFR/VFR traffic will be provided. Expect
traffic information as far as practicable.
• For VFR Departure no Transition Altitude given.

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9. Flight plan filing guidelines to Samedan (IFR / Y)
General Notes: 1. FPL filing when TRAs and LS-R11/R11A are not
The flight plan must contain one of the following points: DETRI,
GERSA, PELAD, PIXOS, RONAG, SOPER, SOSON, UTAVO
active:
(except for piston aircraft and helicopter)
• It is possible to file both IFR- or Y-FPLs.
• Waypoints PELAD or RONAG are mandatory (except for piston aircraft and
The availability of routings to LSZS is dependent on the military
helicopter).
activity in the temporary reserved
areas (TRA) above the eastern part of Switzerland. This is
handled by CDR1 routes and FUA (Flexible use of airspace) 2. FPL filing when TRAs are active:
restrictions. The CDR1 routes and/or the airspace are closed
when the respective TRA is active.
• No IFR FPLs can be filed. Only Y-FPLs are accepted.
• Alternate routing via N871 GAMSA Z209 KUSAM Z119 RONAG VFR is
Following TRAs are concerned:
available
- LS-T 51 CALANDA
• Waypoint RONAG is available from the north-east and south-east
- LS-T 52 BEVERIN • Waypoint PELAD is not available
- LS-T 53 TARASP
- LS-T 61 CORVATSCH
In addition, the activity of LS-R11/R11A S-chanf has an influence 3. FPL filing when only LS-R11/R11A is active
on the availability of ATS routes.
• No IFR FPLs can be filed. Only Y-FPLs are accepted.
The status of the CDR1 routes and the FUA restrictions can be • ATS Route Z119 between PELAD and RONAG is not available
found in the European AUP/UUP on the NOP Portal.
More Information under www.engadin-airport.ch for Pilots

Flight plan filing guidelines to Samedan (LSZS)
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10. IFR Approach
• The procedures refer to normal operations (all engines running).
• Contingency procedures (e.g. OEI operation) are in the responsibility of the operator.
• The calculations for obstacle clearance do not take into account the effect of cold temperatures, as it
is in the responsibility of the pilot to adjust the altitudes in case of cold temperatures.
• Procedures partly within airspace class E and G. Watch out for VFR traffic.
• Be aware, that in Airspace E & G no separation between IFR/VFR and VFR/VFR traffic will be provided.
• For piston engine aircraft and multiple IFR APCH (training) PPR required. [email protected]

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10. IFR Approach
• The availability of the IFR Procedures is depending on the military activity in the temporary reserved
areas (TRA) REF: AIP SWITZERLAND ENR 5.2 (During military activity IFR flightplans might be rejected*)
• On days with very high traffic and good weather conditions (CAVOK or FEW **) the IFR procedures can
be suspended due to operational reasons by NOTAM *** . The flight plan will also be rejected in this
case.
* The non-availability of the ATS
Route can be checked under
“European AUP/UUP” on
https://www.public.nm.eurocon
trol.int/PUBPORTAL/
** CAVOK MSA LSZS 10’000ft AAL

……or FEW with Vis. 10km or more
***NOTAMs are created with the

…….following lead time:
…….min. 12H for the time between
…….08:00LT – 12:00 LT
…....min. 4H for the time between
…....12:00 LT – SS+30
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10. IFR Approach
• For Flights outside the IFMPZ (IFMPZ = IFPS Zone) be aware, that your IFR flight plan will not be rejected, but
you may still have to cancel your IFR – Approach at PELAD or RONAG and fly VFR to Samedan or IFR to
the alternate

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Mandatory reporting point Maloja (ZS702)
10.1 IFR Approach 03
Altitude adjustments for cold temperature conditions
required by the flight crew.
Approach clearance includes the clearance to leave and re-
enter controlled airspace
 Approach has a very high MDA of 11400ft.
 After that altitude, the APCH is a visual maneuver.
 Visual contact especially to the mountains right and left
of track must be assured at all time.
 The high terrain might trigger aircraft Ground Proximity
Warning System (GPWS). Speed constraints and
temperature corrected altitudes have to be strictly
respected to assure terrain clearance
 In case airport not in sight at MDA, initiate a missed
approach immediately.
Expect GLD activity. Hot Spot Piz Nuna.


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10.2 IFR Approach 21
Expect GLD activity. Hot Spot Piz Nuna.
Mandatory reporting point Zernez (ZS710)
Altitude adjustments for cold temperature conditions
required by the flight crew.
Approach clearance includes the clearance to leave and
re-enter controlled airspace
When reaching the OCA(H) and no visual contact to the
landing RWY is established and can be maintained, start
the missed approach climb without delay.
The need to navigate very precisely (RNP 0.3) in the first
part of the missed approach due to non-standard RNP
value from the point were OCA is reached and the MAPt.
After MAPt standard RNP values apply (RNP 1.0)

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11. SID’s 03/21
There are 4 RNAV 1 SID’s available at LSZS.
Since a fully IMC SID from runway 03 / 21 is limited to aircraft with high climb performance, it
was decided to introduce SID’s with an initial visual segment. The pilot will have to maintain
visual ground contact to a specific altitude in order to stay clear of obstacles.
• The procedures refer to normal operations (all engines running).
• Engine-out procedures are the responsibility of the operator.
• The calculations for obstacle clearance do not take into account the effect of cold
temperatures, as it is in the responsibility of the pilot to adjust the altitudes in case of cold
temperatures.
• Procedures partly within airspace class E and G. Watch out for VFR traffic.
• Be aware, that in Airspace E & G no separation between IFR/VFR and VFR/VFR

traffic will be provided.

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11.1 SID’s 03/21
SIDs are named as follows:
SIDs RWY 03: RONAG 1E (full IMC, direction east)

RONAG 1V (containing a visual segment)
SIDs RWY 21: PELAD 1W (full IMC, direction west)
PELAD 1 V (containing a visual segment)
The Runway will be closed for IFR departure procedures as follows:

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12. Temperature/pressure correction
For the correction please use the
table in the AIP (slide no. 56)

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157ft 8’837ft (= temp. corrected OCA)

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13. Non-STD PAPI
4.4° 4.49°
21 03
The PAPI is not alligned with the RWY axis, but 5° left of it.
• The PAPI does not grant obstacle clearance according to

ICAO standard. Hence, the PAPI can be used as a reference
only.
• Avoid critical terrain visually.
• The PIC has the full responsibility to keep clear of terrain
and obstacles.

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14. Runway condition
Information on runway condition is given by AFISO, SNOWTAM, METAR, ATIS.
Estimated Runway Surface Friction is assessed and reported based on readings from
Decelerometer (friction test device), runway contamination, vehicle control and PIREPs.

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15. Noise abatement
• Make sure that the type of aircraft (noise class) is allowed to operate at Samedan airport.
• More than idle reverse shall be used for safety reason only. (Jet)
• APU shall be started at the earliest 30 minutes before EOBT and shall be shut off at latest 15 minutes after
reaching the park position. (Jet)
• Avoid flying over towns and villages and noise sensitive areas when operationally possible (see VFR chart).
• Helicopter: Reduce speed when approaching airport.
• For further information refer to AIP / VFR Manual LSZS.

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16. Bank angle / g-force / stall speed
Aircraft manoeuvring is assumed to be conducted at minimum defined pattern speed according
to AFM. This covers adequate safety margin above stall speed. Using higher bank angles to avoid
obstacles or for any reason may bring the aircraft close to or into stall conditions.
Stall speed: As weight doubles (60° bank),

stall speed increases by √2, or 1.414

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17. IAS – TAS / Reverse turn
Aircraft operation under VFR and in mountainous terrain requires solid knowledge of the atmosphere theory.
Density altitude and therefore true airspeed (TAS) can be considerably higher than aerodrome altitude (AD
ELEV) or indicated air speed (IAS). Thus, pilots may be surprised by the area needed to maneuver the aircraft
(reverse turn).
True airspeed (TAS): Add 2% to indicated

airspeed (IAS) for every 1,000 feet increase in
altitude
Standard temperature (ISA): 15°C (59°F) at

sea level. ISA decreases 2°C (3.5°F) per 1’000
foot increase in altitude
Density altitude: Increases or decreases

120 ft for each 1 degree Celsius that the
temperature varies from standard
temperature and: Increases or decreases
27 ft for each hPa that the QNH varies from
STD (1013.25 hPa)

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18. Calculation density altitude
Calculation Density Altitude
Example: Density Altitude Samedan at 1030 hPa and 22°C OAT
Solution steps:
1. Calculation Pressure Altitude
2. Calculation Standard temperature on Pressure Altitude
3. Calculation Density Altitude
Calculation Pressure Altitude

QNH 1030 hPa
Standard pressure 1013 hPa
Difference 17 hPa (lower)
Calculation method: 27 ft per hPa difference of pressure

Calculation altitude differential 17 x 27 fT = 459 ft
Elevation Engadin Airport 5600 ft
Altitude differential - 459 ft
(Minus if QNH is higher then 1013 hPa
Samedan Pressure Altitude at 1030 hPA 5141 ft

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Calculation density altitude
Calculation Standard Temperature on Pressure Altitude
Calculation method: 2°C pro 1000 ft
Calculation Pressure Altitude 5141 ft; 2 x 5.141 = 10.28 °C
ISA Temperature Sea level 15 °C
Difference 10.28 °C
Standard temperature on Pressure Alt. 5141 ft 4.72 °C
Calculation Density Altitude

Samedan OAT 22 °C
Standard temperature on Pressure Alt. 5141 ft 4.72 °C
Difference 17.28 °C
Calculation method altitude differential: 120 ft pro °C

Calculation altitude differential 120 x 17.28 = 2073.6 ft
Calculation method Density Altitude: If OAT is higher than Standard temperature of Pressure Altitude, altitude
differential has to be added to Pressure Altitude.
Pressure Altitude 5141 ft
Altitude differential 2073.6 ft
Density Altitude 7214.6 ft

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19. IAS – TAS / Landing distance
Density altitude affects the landing performance of an aeroplane as greatly as it affects takeoff
performance. High temperature and high elevation will cause an increase in the landing roll because the
true airspeed is higher than the indicated airspeed. Remind the higher touchdown speed and check the
landing performance data according to the AFM of your aircraft rather than assuming the available runway
being sufficient.
LSZS STD TEMP (4°C)

TAS is 11.2% HIGHER
True airspeed (TAS):

Add 2% to indicated airspeed (IAS) for
every 1’000 feet increase in altitude

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20. Engine performance
Your engine may get a shortage of breathing at high altitude!
MP RPM EGT
Remember the essentials:
•Proper adjustment of piston engine parameters

(leaning) according to AFM
•Proper assessement of runway length and
climbout profile
•Keep sufficient margins – don’t go to the edge!

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20. Typical engine power loss with altitude
A normally aspirated engine

(without a turbocharger)
routinely loses about 3 % of
its power for every 1000 ft
increase in altitude.
This means that a non
turbocharged Piper Arrow
rated at 200 hp at sea level
will generate only about
165 hp at Samedan.

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21. Take-off and climb performance
Take-off performance at sea level vs performance at high altitude
Higher density altitude means

thinner air which seriously
degrades aircraft
performance.
Higher density altitudes also

require a longer take-off roll.
For safety reasons, add a
margin of 30 to 50% to the
values you retrieve from the
POH/AFM.

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21. Reduced climb performance due to wind
Always consider downdrafts caused by local winds. These downdrafts may exceed your climb performance and
result in a descent, therefore the published departure circuit RWY 21 has to be observed. This situation has to be
expected especially after departure on runway 21 in the region of the village Celerina.

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Reduced climb performance due to wind
downdrafts caused by local wind (Malojawind)

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22. Emergency and contingency procedures
Contingency procedures
Aeroplanes:
Depending on the performance of your aircraft, you may have to consider the necessity in establishing
contingency procedures for certain flight manoeuvres.
Helicopter:
In case of emergency helicopter may land on the RWY.
23. Surveillance / Responsibilities / Sanctions

• The PIC is responsible to conduct the aeroplane safely within the certified envelope (AFM) and in
compliance with the current regulations regarding proper weather conditions as well as published
procedures for LSZS airport.
• The Airport Authority reports observed deviations from local procedures or regulations to FOCA.
• VFR traffic observation may be conducted by Swiss Air Force reporting to FOCA.
• FOCA is responsible for sanctions.

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Reminder: LSZS is the highest elevated airport in Europe:

Elevation 5‘600 ft AMSL

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*flight visibility ≥ 1‘500 m if flight speed ≤ 140 kts IAS

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Intense Glider activities

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Departing Area: Muottas Muragl or Alp

Furthermore: Expect hang glider traffic

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For details consult concept for mandatory familiarization.

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Weather minima (runway closing):

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View towards the north-east View towards the south-west

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Samedan ATIS: Freq.: 136.600 Tel.: (+41(0)81 834 93 24)

Zürich Delta: Freq.: 119.225

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Study all official charts carefully:

It is recommended to maintain listening watch of Samedan

• Be aware, that in Airspace E & G no separation between

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• Be aware of straight-in approach of jets from Maloja or Zernez.

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