Taxi & Stand Restrictions
| TAXIWAY / AREA | LIMITATION / RESTRICTION |
|---|---|
| TWY Inner / Outer | Max ICAO Code Letter E |
| TWY Echo / Foxtrot | Follow marshaller instructions when entering Apron areas |
| Pushback Rules | Mandatory on all main gates (Terminal A, B, E) |
ZURICH • SWITZERLAND
Zurich Airport Operational Briefing
Runway & Field Specifications
| Field Elevation | 1,416 FT |
| Transition Altitude (TA) | 7,000 FT |
| Initial Climb Clearance | 5,000 FT / FL080 |
| RWY 16/34 Dimensions | 3,700m × 60m (CAT III / CAT I) |
| RWY 14/32 Dimensions | 2,500m × 60m (CAT III / Visual) |
| RWY 10/28 Dimensions | 2,500m × 60m (Visual / CAT III) |
Communication Frequencies
| ATIS (Arr / Dep) | 128.525 (ARR) / 129.000 (DEP) |
| Delivery (DCL) | 121.930 |
| Ground / Apron | 121.755 (GND) / 121.905 (APRON) |
| Tower | 118.100 (Main) / 124.700 |
| Departure | 125.950 |
| Arrival / Approach | 118.000 / 119.700 |
Threats: Complex intersecting runway configuration (10/28, 16/34, 14/32) — high risk of runway incursions. High terrain located South and East (Alps).
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Departure & A-CDM
A-CDM Operations
LSZH operates under strict A-CDM procedures. Confirm/update TOBT via VATSIM portal:
cdm.vatsimspain.esIFR Clearance Protocol
| TIMING | Request 15 mins prior to TOBT earliest |
| FREQUENCY | Zurich Delivery (121.930) or DCL |
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Arrival
| APPROACH TYPE | REQUIREMENTS & PROFILE |
|---|---|
| ILS Runway 14 | Standard daytime arrival runway. Glidepath 3.0°. |
| ILS Runway 28 | Standard evening / bad weather arrival runway. Glidepath 3.3°. |
| ILS Runway 34 | Standard night arrival runway. Glidepath 3.0°. |
- Reverse Thrust: Reverse idle only; max reverse restricted to safety requirements.
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LVP & Night Restrictions
Low Visibility Procedures (LVP)
ATIS: "LVP IN OPERATION"
- LVP activated when RVR ≤ 550m or Ceiling ≤ 200ft.
| TIME WINDOW (LT) | NIGHT RESTRICTIONS & OPERATIONAL BAN |
|---|---|
| 23:30 – 06:00 LT | NIGHT CURFEW Strict night flight ban in effect. |