Dübendorf Air Base (LSMD)
Medium airport · Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
Airport data
| Name | Dübendorf Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LSMD |
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°23'55" E 8°38'54" 47.39860, 8.64823 |
| Location | Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,726 ft (2355 m) | 130 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11R/29L | 2,130 ft (649 m) | 98 ft | GRS | Yes |
Dübendorf Air Base at a glance
Dübendorf Air Base is a medium airport in Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland. The field elevation of 1,470 ft (448 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LSMD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 7,726 ft (2355 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LSMD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Dübendorf Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zürich Airport | LSZH | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Emmen Air Base | LSME | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Alpnach Air Base | LSMA | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield | EDTD | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport | LSZR | 69 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dübendorf Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,470 ft field elevation of Dübendorf Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 13 airports and airfields we list for Switzerland — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Dübendorf Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Dübendorf Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Dübendorf Air Base is LSMD, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dübendorf Air Base above sea level?
Dübendorf Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,470 feet (448 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dübendorf Air Base located?
The airport lies at 47.3986, 8.6482 — in Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zürich Airport, about 10 km away.
Does LSMD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LSMD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Dübendorf Air Base?
Dübendorf Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,726 ft (2355 m) with a ASP surface.