Ex Aeroporto, Ascona

Dry meadow3 haObject number 1573

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Ex Aeroporto (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Ex Aeroporto.

Location and surroundings

Ex Aeroporto is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ascona in the canton of TI. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1573. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ex Aeroporto?

Ex Aeroporto lies near Ascona in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.1552, 8.7828.

How large is Ex Aeroporto?

The site covers 3 ha according to the federal inventory.

Dry meadow: what is it?

Dry meadows and pastures are nutrient-poor, sunny grasslands of exceptional biodiversity, created only by traditional management.

Is Ex Aeroporto protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Ex Aeroporto in?

Ex Aeroporto lies near Ascona (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Ascona.

Which protected sites are near Ex Aeroporto?

The closest are Foce della Maggia (1 km), Delta della Maggia (1 km) and Delta della Maggia (1 km).