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Zurich

Zurich (LSZH/ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (10/28, 14/32). Field elevation is 1417 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 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LSZH
  • Name: Zurich
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 47.458057
  • Longitude: 8.548056
  • Elevation: 1417 ft
  • Country: Switzerland
  • Municipality: Zurich
  • IATA Code: ZRH
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Zurich
  • Distance from City: 9.3 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 10/28

  • Designation: 10/28
  • Dimensions: 8202 X 197
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

  • Designation: 14/32
  • Dimensions: 10827 X 197
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 16/34

  • Designation: 16/34
  • Dimensions: 12139 X 197
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 125.725 MHz

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: http://www.zurich-airport.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx CHF 8-15 per tonne MTOW + noise/emissions
  • Parking Fee: CHF 0.40-0.90 per tonne per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: CHF
  • Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. Flughafen Zurich AG published tariff. Noise-based charges significant. Swiss hub.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Swiss pricing. Multiple suppliers available.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen at dedicated areas. Swiss Border Guard and cantonal police on-site.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: %H:%i
  • Curfew End: %H:%i
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Night ban 23:00-06:00 (23:30 for delayed flights). Complex approach/departure restrictions due to German airspace agreements. South approaches over Germany restricted 21:00-07:00. Three runways with directional constraints.

Alternates

EDTZ

  • ICAO: EDTZ
  • Name: Konstanz
  • Distance (NM): 27.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

LSZC

  • ICAO: LSZC
  • Name: Buochs
  • Distance (NM): 29.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Buochs where available.

EDTD

  • ICAO: EDTD
  • Name: Villingen
  • Distance (NM): 31.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDNY

  • ICAO: EDNY
  • Name: Friedrichshafen
  • Distance (NM): 41.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

LSZR

  • ICAO: LSZR
  • Name: Altenrhein
  • Distance (NM): 41.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at St. Gallen-Altenrhein.

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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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Nearby Airports

EDSI Binningen Glider Field 22 NM EDSF Hütten Glider Field 27 NM EDNY Friedrichshafen 41 NM EDSA Albstadt-Degerfeld Airfield 52 NM EDMB Biberach an der Riß Airfield 63 NM EDNL Leutkirch-Unterzeil Airport 64 NM EDMT Tannheim Airfield 71 NM EDSK Kehl-Sundheim Airfield 72 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LSZH?
The tower frequency at Zurich is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at LSZH?
Zurich offers Jet A-1.
Does LSZH require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Zurich (Switzerland).
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