Touted as the one of the most creative engagements of the world’s top thought leaders, the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2017 will get underway in Davos, Switzerland between January 17-20. The annual event causes heavy air-traffic at Zurich Airport as international participants travel to the alpine town for the annual event. Here’s the vital info you need to plan a flight to Zurich.
Zurich Airport
IATA: ZRH
ICAO: LSZH
Latitude / Longitude: N47-27.5 E008-32.9
Magnetic Variation: 02E
Elevation: 1417ft
Time Zone Info: UTC+1(+2DT)
Daylight savings occurs from the last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October
Fuel: Jet A-1, AVGAS Jet
Operational Information
It’s necessary to apply for a runway slot and PPR through an agent for private, commercial and non-commercial flights
No parking is available at ZRH during the WEF; ground time is restricted to a maximum of 3 hours for the drop-off or pick-up of your passengers
Recommended airports for parking are LFSB and LSMD
NOTAMs
A0477/16 NOTAMN
Q) LSAS/QMKLT/IV/BO/A/000/999/4727N00833E005
A) LSZH B) 1701150500 C) 1701212300
E) MAX 3 HR GND TIME FOR GA ACFT WO PRKG PERMISSION DUE TO WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF).
A0473/16 NOTAMN
Q) LSAS/QPLCH/IV/M/AE/000/999/4727N00833E005
A) LSZH B) 1701150500 C) 1701212300
E) FLIGHT PLAN WITH INDIVIDUAL CS REQUIRED FOR EACH HEL FLT BTN LSZH AND LSMV (DAVOS) AND VICE VERSA DUE TO WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF).
A0472/16 NOTAMN
Q) LSAS/QMPLT/IV/BO/A/000/999/4727N00833E005
A) LSZH B) 1701150500 C) 1701212300
E) MAX 2 HR GND TIME FOR ALTN LDG OF GEN AVIATION DUE TO WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF).
A0475/16 NOTAMN
Q) LSAS/QFALT/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4727N00833E005
A) LSZH B) 1701150500 C) 1701212300
E) EARLIEST NON-SKED LDG FOR WIDEBODY ACFT WO PRKG PERMISSION 1300 DUE TO WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF).
B1177/16 NOTAMN
Q) LSAS/QFALV/V/NBO/A/000/999/4727N00833E005
A) LSZH B) 1701150500 C) 1701212300
E) NO VFR TFC EXC HEL IN CONNECTION WITH WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF).
Immigration
Non-EU passengers
Some non-EU passport holders may enter and remain in the European Union for up to three months without a visa, otherwise you will need to organize a visa prior to your trip.
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