Private jet to White Turf St. Moritz
White Turf marks 120 years of racing on the frozen Lake St. Moritz in 2027, with race days on 7, 14 and 21 February. Engadin Airport at Samedan is 5 km from the town.
- Race days
- 7, 14, 21 Feb 2027
- Airport
- Samedan, 5 km
- Elevation
- 1,707 m
- Runway
- 1,800 m
How the trip works
Yes, to Engadin Airport at Samedan, 5 km from St. Moritz. It sits at 1,707 m with an 1,800 m runway and no instrument landing system, so flights need prior permission and pilots must complete an airport test first.
White Turf brings flat racing, trotting and skikjöring to the frozen lake on three Sundays in February. Samedan puts you minutes from the course, if your operator and crew are qualified for it.
Samedan is considered one of the most challenging airports in the world because of its terrain, winds and thin air. Not every operator flies there, so we confirm the crew's qualification on the quote. See our St. Moritz page for routes and estimates.
Samedan is open from 08:00 until the end of evening civil twilight, with customs available in those hours, which matters on short February days.
Sources:White Turf St. Moritz: 2027 racing days, 120 years of racing on the frozen lakeSt. Moritz Tourism: White Turf St. Moritz 2027, horse racing on snowSwitzerland Tourism: White Turf, 6 to 21 February 2027Wikipedia: Samedan Airport (Engadin Airport, LSZS)OPSGROUP: Davos World Economic Forum airport briefing (WEF 2026)
White Turf 2027 programme
| Day | Date | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Family day | Saturday 6 February | White Turf Family Day |
| Racing day 1 | Sunday 7 February | Racing from 10:30 |
| Family day | Saturday 13 February | White Turf Family Day |
| Racing day 2 | Sunday 14 February | Racing from 10:30 |
| Family day | Saturday 20 February | White Turf Family Day |
| Racing day 3 | Sunday 21 February | Racing from 10:30 |
Times from Switzerland Tourism's listing; the organiser confirms the race card nearer the date.
Sources:White Turf St. Moritz: 2027 racing days, 120 years of racing on the frozen lakeSwitzerland Tourism: White Turf, 6 to 21 February 2027
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Flying into Samedan
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Distance to St. Moritz | 5 km |
| Elevation | 1,707 m (5,600 ft) |
| Runway | 1,800 m, no instrument landing system |
| Access | Prior permission for all flights; airport test for pilots |
| Hours | 08:00 to the end of evening civil twilight, customs in the same hours |
Access rules and hours as listed in OPSGROUP's January 2026 briefing.
Sources:Wikipedia: Samedan Airport (Engadin Airport, LSZS)OPSGROUP: Davos World Economic Forum airport briefing (WEF 2026)
Aircraft for Samedan
Light and midsize jets and turboprops, flown by crews qualified for the airport.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhen is White Turf 2027?+
Race days are Sunday 7, 14 and 21 February 2027, with family days on the Saturdays before. It is the 120th year of racing on the lake.
Which airport is closest to St. Moritz?+
Engadin Airport at Samedan, 5 km away.
Can any pilot fly into Samedan?+
No. Flights need prior permission and pilots must complete an airport test first. We book operators whose crews are qualified.
What does a light jet cost?+
Light jets charter at about CHF 3'820 to CHF 6'010 per flight hour for the whole aircraft, plus airport and handling charges.
Related pages
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 19 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.White Turf St. Moritz: 2027 racing days, 120 years of racing on the frozen lake
- 2.St. Moritz Tourism: White Turf St. Moritz 2027, horse racing on snow
- 3.Switzerland Tourism: White Turf, 6 to 21 February 2027
- 4.Wikipedia: Samedan Airport (Engadin Airport, LSZS)
- 5.OPSGROUP: Davos World Economic Forum airport briefing (WEF 2026)
Trackside on the frozen lake.
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