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Zurich (LSZH/ZRH) — Zurich, Switzerland

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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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Jul 23
306 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 262 on the ground · busiest hour 15:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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

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Frequencies

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

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: 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.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 23:00
  • Curfew End: 06:00
  • 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. Non-EU/third-country flights require 2 HR prior notice for customs clearance.

EDNY

  • ICAO: EDNY
  • Name: Friedrichshafen
  • Distance (NM): 41.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen area international airport. APIS required for non-Schengen flights under BPOLG §31a para II — data transmitted 60 min prior via TYPE B message. Landing permits may be required for private/non-revenue and charter flights

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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Active NOTAMs

A0559/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
CONST WIP AT HLP WEST. LOOSE MATERIAL MAY CAUSE DUST AND BROWNOUT COND DRG ARR/DEP.
2026-07-14 14:05:00 2026-08-31 21:59:00
A0376/26 info
Runway closed
RWY 10/28 CLSD AFT LAST SKED FLT. ACTUAL CLOSURE BCST ON ATIS.
2026-06-21 21:00:00 2026-08-21 04:00:00
A0375/26 info
Runway closed
RWY 16/34 CLSD AFT LAST SKED FLT. ACTUAL CLOSURE BCST ON ATIS.
2026-06-07 21:00:00 2026-08-21 04:00:00

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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).
Where is LSZH located?
Zurich (LSZH) is located in Zurich, Switzerland.
What is the IATA code for LSZH?
The IATA code for Zurich is ZRH.
How long is the runway at LSZH?
The main runway at Zurich (10/28) measures 8202 X 197.
Does LSZH have an ILS approach?
Yes, Zurich has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 10/28, 14/32, 16/34.
Is LSZH a port of entry?
Yes, Zurich is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.