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Overview
The Aérodrome de la Gruyère (ICAO: LSGT) in Epagny, Switzerland, is a small regional airport in the Saane/Gruyère region and serves among other things for gliding and near-gliding.
The grass slope with the identification 17/35 is about 885 meters long and 30 meters wide – sufficient for sailplanes and small motorized aircraft.
The square is operated by Société d’aviation de la Gruyère S.A.
Gliding and training is seasonal: flight operations and briefing flights are usually from March to October. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Offer of training & Costs
At the Aérodrome de la Gruyère there is – in addition to free flights and scenic flights – an offer of gliding. The glide sail, i.e. flight instruction, or Instruction flights for interested and prospective pilots.
The fees are based on the type of use and weight of the aircraft. For training or club flights, there are reduced prices.
| Performance | Price (CHF) |
|---|---|
| Aircraft/aerodrome use ≤ 1000 kg (normal) | 18.00 |
| Aeroplane/airfield use ≤ 1500 kg (normal) | 20.00 |
| Aircraft/airfield use ≤ 2000 kg (normal) | 22.00 |
| Aircraft/airfield use ≤ 2500 kg (normal) | 26.00 |
| Training / Week – Discount Price | 14.00 |
Requirements
Those interested in a briefing or training flight at the Aérodrome de la Gruyère should note that gliding operations are seasonal and weather-dependent – usually between March and October.
Since it is a smaller airfield with grass track, the use is limited to light aircraft and sailplanes – heavy, large machines are not suitable.
Interested parties must contact the operator in advance, as a registration is usually required and, if necessary, an instruction or Instruction in special processes must take place on site.
Contact
📞 Telephone (Office): +41 (0)26 921 00 40
📧 Email: bureau@aerodrome-gruyere.ch
📍 Address: Route de l’Aérodrome 41, 1663 Epagny, Switzerland
🌐 Website: www.aerodrome-gruyere.ch