Zürich Airport (LSZH)
Large airport · Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
Airport data
| Name | Zürich Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LSZH |
| IATA | ZRH |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°27'29" E 8°32'53" 47.45806, 8.54806 |
| Location | Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01H/19H | 1,010 ft (308 m) | 91 ft | GRASS | No |
| 10/28 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14/32 | 10,827 ft (3300 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 16/34 | 12,139 ft (3700 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Zürich Airport at a glance
Zürich Airport is a large airport in Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland, known to airline systems as ZRH. The field elevation of 1,417 ft (432 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LSZH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 12,139 ft (3700 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LSZH 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 Zürich Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dübendorf Air Base | LSMD | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Emmen Air Base | LSME | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield | EDTD | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Alpnach Air Base | LSMA | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen | EDNY | 76 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zürich Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,417 ft field elevation of Zürich Airport 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 Zürich Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zürich Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zürich Airport is LSZH, and its IATA code is ZRH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zürich Airport above sea level?
Zürich Airport sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zürich Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.4581, 8.5481 — in Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dübendorf Air Base, about 10 km away.
Does LSZH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LSZH 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 Zürich Airport?
Zürich Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 12,139 ft (3700 m) with a CON surface.