The World Economic Forum 2024 gets underway in Davos from January 15-19.

This year, construction works at Zurich Airport are further limiting operations and parking.

However, Dübendorf Airbase is located 140 km (about 86.99 miles) from Davos and is a favorable option since its small size makes it less time-consuming for passengers and crew.

Here’s what operators need to know about Dübendorf and Zurich Airport ahead of WEF 2024.

Dübendorf Airbase

ICAO: LSMD
Coordinates: 47°23’54.45” N / 008°38’53.55” E
Elevation: 448 m / 1470 ft
Magnetic variation: 2° 56′ E (2020.5)
Time Zone Info: UTC+1(+2DT)
Fuel: JET A1 / F35 JET A1 with anti-ice / F34 JP 8

Operational Information

Foreign military aircraft and other state aircraft are subject to a prior permission for overflying Swiss territory or landing at LSMD
The diplomatic representation in Switzerland of the State concerned shall submit a written application in fourfold to the Federal Office for Civil Aviation
Tax free fuel is available
Accurate passenger list is mandatory

Zurich Airport

IATA: ZRH
ICAO: LSZH
Latitude / Longitude: N47-27.5 E008-32.9
Magnetic Variation: 02E
Elevation: 1417ft
Fuel: Jet A-1, AVGAS Jet
Operational hours from 0600-2200

Operational Information

Zurich Airport is expecting a steep increase in aircraft movements during the WEF and as only limited slots are available during this time, it is highly recommended to reserve slots well in advance to secure the best slots possible for your arrival and departure
Parking space is limited at ZRH during the WEF; ground time is restricted to a maximum of 2 hours for the drop-off or pick-up of your passengers in cases where no parking permits are available
A maximum of 2 hours ground time is required for the alternate landing of GA flights
Aircraft must land before the airport closing time or be diverted to another airport

Parking

Long-term parking in Zurich is already fully booked – except if the aircraft is flying with diplomatic clearance.

We recommend parking at the following airports during WEF:

LSZR (St. Gallen-Altenrhein FBO)
EDNY Friedrichshafen
EDDM (Munich)
EDDL (Dusseldorf)
EDDB (Berlin)
EDDS (Stuttgart)
EDDK (Cologne)
EDDF (Frankfurt)
LOWW (Vienna)

Please note: LFSB (Basel) – parking is fully booked

Customs and Immigration

A maximum of 24 passengers are only permitted for handling and customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance at the FBO.

For more than 24 passengers, inbound or outbound, they’ll need to clear CIQ within the main terminal along with scheduled commercial passengers.

CIQ clearance onboard the aircraft is never an option at LSZH, and private vehicles are not permitted on the ramp to drop off/pick up passengers.

NOTAMs for WEF 2024

(A0857/23 NOTAMN

Q) LSAS/QFALT/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4727N00833E005
A) LSZH B) 2401110000 C) 2401202359
E) AD NOT TO BE PLANNED AS ALTN FOR NON-SKED AND NON-COMMERCIAL FLT DUE TO WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF)

(A0856/23 NOTAMN

Q) LSAS/QFALT/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4727N00833E005
A) LSZH B) 2401110000
C) 2401202359
E) NO VFR AND CAT A IFR TFC EXC HEL DUE TO WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF)

(A0855/23 NOTAMN

Q) LSAS/QPLCH/IV/M/AE/000/999/4727N00833E005
A) LSZH B) 2401110000 C) 2401202359
E) FPL WITH INDIVIDUAL CS REQUIRED FOR EACH HEL FLT BTN AD LSZH (ZURICH) AND AD LSMV (DAVOS) AND VICE VERSA DUE TO WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF). USE OF IMMATRICULATION APV FOR ONE SINGLE FLT PER DAY ONLY.)

(A0854/23 NOTAMN

Q) LSAS/QMKLT/IV/M/A/000/999/4727N00833E005
A) LSZH B) 2401110000 C) 2401202359
E) PRKG PERMISSION REQUIRED FOR NON-SKED AND NON-COMMERCIAL FLT WITH GND TIME MORE THAN 2HR DUE TO WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF)

(A0849/23 NOTAMN

Q) LSAS/QFALT/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4727N00833E005
A) LSZH B) 2401110000 C) 2401202359
E) EARLIEST LDG 1300 FOR NON-SKED AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACFT EXCEEDING 17M WINGSPAN WO PRKG PERMISSION DUE TO WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF).

UAS’ dedicated WEF 2024 Operations team is standing by to support your VIP mission.

For support with your flight operations to Switzerland, contact UAS