Zurich Airport (LSZH)
Zurich, Switzerland · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LSZH
IATA
ZRH
City
Zurich
Country
Switzerland
Region
Europe
Elevation
1,416 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
47.4647, 8.5492
Overview
Swiss capital hub with strict noise abatement procedures. Alpine weather and complex approach paths.
Current Weather at LSZH
Pilots flying into or out of Zurich Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LSZH 181250Z 17011KT 9999 -SHRA FEW040 FEW060CB SCT070 26/16 Q1016 TEMPO TSWind 170° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 17
Current TAF
TAF AMD LSZH 181228Z 1812/1918 17008KT 9999 FEW060CB TX27/1813Z TN15/1904Z TX24/1914Z BECMG 1812/1813 27010KT PROB40 TEMPO 1813/1817 30015G26KT TSRA BECMG 1818/1820 15005KT BECMG 1821/1824 CAVOK BECMG 1905/1908 9999 SCT040 PROB40 TEMPO 1907/1915 SHRA SCT050TCU BECMG 1908/1911 30010KT PROB30 TEMPO 1912/1916 32015G25KT TSRA FEW050CBDecode METAR for LSZH
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Zurich Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LSZH. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LSZH. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Zurich. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Zurich Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Zurich Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LSZH include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Zurich Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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