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Dübendorf Air Base (LSMD) — Zurich, Switzerland

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 128.475
Runways: 11/29, 11R/29L
Elevation: 1,470 ft

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75% Data Complete 39 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

102 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 4 on the ground · busiest hour 20:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LSMD
Name: Dübendorf Air Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 47.398602
Longitude: 8.64823
Elevation: 1470 ft
Country: Switzerland
Municipality: Zurich
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 2355x40m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 11R/29L

Designation: 11R/29L
Dimensions: 649x30m
Surface: GRS
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 128.475 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 138.050 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 139.500 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Swiss Air Force Dubendorf; civil PPR through FOCA. Very restricted access.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: CHF 30-100 based on MTOW
Parking Fee: CHF 20-50 per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: CHF
Remarks: Dubendorf Air Base. Historic military airfield near Zurich. Innovation park development ongoing. Limited GA access.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited availability. Primarily military/state use.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen area. Military/restricted airfield. Not a civil port of entry.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: 22:00
Curfew End: 06:00
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Military priorities. Runway 11/29, 2000m. Close to Zurich TMA - coordination essential. REGA helicopter base.

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Switzerland Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: 5 working days (non-EU/EFTA carriers). EU/EFTA: no permit needed.
Landing Lead Time: 5 working days (non-EU/EFTA commercial). EU/EFTA: no permit needed. Applications must include full aircraft and flight details.

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt. Customs required for non-Schengen arrivals.

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Active NOTAMs

B1770/26

caution

Obstacle erected

CRANE MARKED, LGTD, 472413N0083745E, 23.9M / 78.4FT AGL, 458.5M / 1504.3FT AMSL.

2026-10-09 00:00 UTC 2027-01-25 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LSMD?: The tower frequency at Dübendorf Air Base is 128.475 MHz.
What fuel is available at LSMD?: Dübendorf Air Base offers Jet A-1.
Does LSMD require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. Customs required for non-Schengen arrivals. Permit details for Switzerland
Does LSMD require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Dübendorf Air Base.
Where is LSMD located?: Dübendorf Air Base (LSMD) is located in Zurich, Switzerland.
How long is the runway at LSMD?: The main runway at Dübendorf Air Base (11/29) measures 2355x40m.
Does LSMD have an ILS approach?: Yes, Dübendorf Air Base has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 11/29.

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