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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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 4/10
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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

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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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?
Yes, landing permits are required for Dübendorf Air Base (Switzerland).
Does LSMD require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Dübendorf Air Base.