Flying in Zurich, Switzerland
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Zurich — the nearest is Dübendorf Air Base (LSMD), about 5 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 45m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 15m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Zurich
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Dübendorf Air Base
Zürich Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield
Buttwil Airfield
Winterthur Airfield
Birrfeld Airfield
Schindellegi Heliport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield
Luzern-Beromünster Airfield
Schmerlat Airfield
Emmen Air Base
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:08–19:52 | 15h 45m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 52m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:52–16:08 | 8h 15m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 14°C / 57°F | 4.2°C / 40°F | 13 km/h | 46% |
| Summer | 24.5°C / 76°F | 14.6°C / 58°F | 12 km/h | 46% |
| Autumn | 15.4°C / 60°F | 7.7°C / 46°F | 12 km/h | 44% |
| Winter | 5.7°C / 42°F | -0.7°C / 31°F | 14 km/h | 44% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Zurich, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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