Runways
2 RWY, 3700m/12139ft 2 Runways, longest: 3700m/12139ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
AVGAS
Jet A1
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↓ 4 kt
→L 1 kt
Wind
310° · 4 kt
Temperature
3°C
Dew point
1°C
Visibility
CAVOK
QNH
1019 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
METAR: 32 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | →L 1 kt | 4 kt ↑ |
| 25 | ←R 3 kt | 2 kt ↑ |
| 07 | →L 3 kt | 2 kt ↓ |
| 14 | ←R 1 kt | 4 kt ↓ |
Max 15°C (2214Z) · Min 3°C (2204Z)
03:00Z → 06:00Z
VFR
[05005KT 9999 NSC]
50° 5 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
06:00Z → 19:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 06013KT 9999 NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
60° 13 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
10:00Z → 17:00Z
[TEMPO 07018G30KT]
Temporary (TEMPO)
70° 18 kt G30
19:00Z → 21:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 05008KT 9999 NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
50° 8 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
21:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB02KT 9999 NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 2 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
Tomorrow 06:00Z → Tomorrow 09:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 05007KT 9999 NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
50° 7 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR LSZH 220420Z 31004KT 290V350 CAVOK 03/01 Q1019 NOSIG TAF LSZH 220225Z 2203/2309 05005KT CAVOK TX15/2214Z TN03/2204Z TN02/2304Z BECMG 2206/2209 06013KT TEMPO 2210/2217 07018G30KT BECMG 2219/2221 05008KT BECMG 2221/2223 VRB02KT BECMG 2306/2309 05007KT
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Pilot Comments for LSZH
Robbie
Zurich was full of surprises. Very big and complicated airport and I did make a wrong turn on the complex taxiways towards the GA terminal. Unfortunately, I wasn't sure why the Jeppesen charts didn't show the setup correctly. Anyway, we entered and parked up and cleared customs very efficiently once we had processed our details in the office. A quick tram away to the station but if I am honest it's a nice walk of 15 mins to the terminal via the Circle area. A train is 20 mins into Zurich so it's worth just paying for that vs paying for a taxi which was quoted at 50-60 CHF.
Sadly on Sunday we got x2 missed phone calls that our slot had been cancelled and we couldn't depart till 19:15 - this was due to the easterly winds and meant a restriction to aircraft in CAT A aircraft. Zurich is very busy with dual runway ops, so being restricted to one runway means CAT A aircraft are not allowed.
This meant an overnight stay into the early hours Monday for a 0625z departure, but I got away at 0625z with a TOBT of 0610z rather than 0625z OBT.
A bit pricey, but worth it for the fact Zurich is a beautiful city.
Adam
Handling required. For a SEP overnight stay, expect a sum of airport/atc/handling/passenger/parking fees starting >500chf.
Charges Calculator: https://charges-calculator-app-service-prod.azurewebsites.net/
Handling: https://mfgz.ch/de/general-aviation-handling-zurich-airport-kloten-en/
WBT mandatory for VFR flights: https://www.flughafen-zuerich.ch/en/business/airlines-and-handling/flight-operations/general-aviation
Both VFR & IFR traffic are subject to airport slots. Earliest booking on the previous day (might be blocked due to reduced airport capacity, events, etc). Slots are available in the following blocks as of Jan 2026 (LT). CTR crossing is normally possible within the VFR blocks, rather not outside.
VFR (+-15m tolerance): 08:15-08:45 (weekdays only), 10:45-11:30, 14:45-16:30, 18:45-19:30, 19:30-20:30 (weekdays only)
IFR inbound (+-5m tolerance): 08:50-09-15 (weekdays only), 09:15-10:15, 12:30-15:15, 17:00-18:30, 20:15-20:45
IFR outbound (+-5m tolerance): 08:15-08:25 (weekdays only), 10:30-11:30, 14:15-16:30, 18:40-19:25, 21:15-21:45
AirfieldBot
Zurich (LSZH) is a large, busy international airport that accommodates general aviation with mandatory handling and slot requirements for both IFR and VFR flights. The preferred and most economical handler is Motorfluggruppe Zürich (MFGZ), contactable at +41 79 899 22 11 or handling@mfgz.ch. Slots must be arranged in advance, typically by phone the day before; VFR slots are limited to specific time windows and require completion of an online familiarisation course. ATC is highly professional, with complex taxi procedures involving multiple frequency changes and specific holding points (not always shown on standard charts), so advance study of parking diagrams is recommended. IFR arrivals are usually vectored to runway 14, with high-speed approaches often requested; departures typically use runway 28 and may involve RNAV SIDs above FL100.
Handling is obligatory, with MFGZ offering the lowest rates. Fees have increased: landing, handling, and tax charges together are about 190–190 CHF; passenger fees range from about 20–25 CHF per person; parking is free for up to two hours or overnight (2300–0600), then charged at around 40 CHF for the first hour and about 12 CHF for each additional hour, totaling approximately 210–220 CHF per day. Example: landing, handling, taxes, one overnight stay, and passenger fees can total about CHF 370–400. Additional surcharges apply for arrivals or departures after 1900 local time.
Fuel (100LL) is available via bowser directly at the aircraft. Payment methods include cash and credit cards. The GAC/GA terminal offers briefing facilities and free WiFi for one hour. Customs clearance is efficient within the terminal.
Ground transport options are excellent: a tram or bus stop is directly outside the GA terminal, with trams to Zurich main station taking about 30 minutes and trains from the main terminal reaching the city in about 10 minutes. Walking distance from GAC to the main terminal ranges from 7–15 minutes; taxis to the city cost around 50–70 CHF.
Strict adherence to slot times is enforced (VFR +/-15 min; IFR clearance within a narrow window). VFR pilots must complete web-based training before booking slots. Procedures can change due to operational constraints such as runway usage or weather; see AIP/NOTAM for current details.
Zurich provides high service standards for GA but at significant cost, making it best suited for short visits or passenger drop-offs rather than extended stays.