Dübendorf Air Base
Dübendorf Air Base (LSMD) serves Zurich, Switzerland. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (11/29, 11R/29L). Field elevation is 1470 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LSMD
- Name: Dübendorf Air Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- 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: N/A
- 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
Frequencies
- Tower: 128.475 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 138.050 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 139.500 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- 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
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen area. Military/restricted airfield. Not a civil port of entry.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- 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
- 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 flights generally exempt. Customs required for non-Schengen arrivals.
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Dübendorf Air Base (Switzerland).
- Does LSMD require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Dübendorf Air Base.