Zürich Airport

LSZH / ZRH

Zurich, CH

Last Updated
Jan 17, 23:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:50Z
🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
5kt
30°
7 km
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,019
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LSZH 172350Z AUTO 03005KT 360V070 7000 OVC004 M00/M01 Q1019 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,417ft
OVC 400ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,817ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
972 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,417 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,246 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -214 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LSZH 172325Z 1800/1906 02005KT 7000 BKN004 TX02/1814Z TNM01/1806Z TNM01/1906Z BECMG 1803/1806 4000 BR PROB30 1806/1809 0800 FZFG VV003 BECMG 1809/1812 6000 BKN005 PROB40 1814/1818 SCT008 BECMG 1819/1822 3000 BKN003 BECMG 1900/1903 2000 BCFG BECMG 1903/1906 0500 FZFG VV002
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:10Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 20° 5kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 400ft
03:00Z BECMG
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Mist
06:00Z PROB30
+6h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.8 km
Ceiling: 300ft
Freezing Fog
09:00Z BECMG
+9h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 500ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
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Airport Runway Layout

N
SZH
10
28
14
32
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 8,202 ft 197 ft CON 96°
↑ 2.0kt ↔ 4.6kt
66° angle
14/32 10,827 ft 197 ft CON 137°
↓ 1.5kt ↔ 4.8kt
107° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
12,139 ft 197 ft CON 155°
↑ 3.2kt ↔ 3.8kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Zürich Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LSZH
IATA Code: ZRH
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,417 ft MSL

Location

City: Zurich
Country: CH
Latitude: 47.458056°
Longitude: 8.548056°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 12,139 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (LSZH/ZRH) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Zurich, CH. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,417 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (10/28, 14/32, 16/34) with CON surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.