We offer a low-cost solution for the compulsory handling for general aviation customers at Zurich Airport.
Our handling service for private aircraft is the perfect solution for aircraft owners and companies with a low volume of passengers e.g. turboprop aircraft like PC 12, Beach King Air, TBM, Piper Cayenne & Meridian or small busines jets and helicopters.
For private or training flights we offer a finely graded tarif chart, tailored to the special requirements of general aviation.
We support crews and dispatchers in implementing flights to Zurich. This comes with a wide range of useful extra services.
We provide compulsory transfer for pilots of small motorised aircraft at low rates. We are aware of the reduced requirements of general aviation and act as the first contact for VFR flight crews.
Helicopter arrivals are generally allocated to the Helipad West. We serve the remote heliport providing transfer to the general aviation building with particularly low-tarif conditions for training flights.
The following services are available on request:
*provided by 3rd party
The filing period for Handling requests is 24h before departure or arrival. We cannot guarantee to accept or arrange requests which are sent at short notice.
Please let us know what kind of handling service you require:
Operation hours and accessibilty (LT):
all year 08:00 bis 17:00 and during prior notified orders.
During our operation hours you can reach the
handling agent on duty by phone:
+41 79 899 22 11
Handling Agent, Berufspilot i.A.
Handling Agent, Berufspilot i.A.
Handling Agent
Handling Agent
Handling Agent, Privatpilot
Handling Agent, Berufspilot i.A.
Teamleiter Handling, Vorfeld-Instruktor, Technische Administration Maintenance, Pilot
Handling Agent
Handling Agent
Handling Agent
Handling Agent, Berufspilot
Zurich Airport provides useful information for VFR flight crews. Please be advised VFR Pilots will need to complete a web-based introductory training prior to landing in Zurich.
Zurich Airport website:
Information on private aviation
Charge regulations and calculator
Safety Video "Runway Incursion Prevention"
For up-to-date information on slots and approach charts please consult the VFR Manual Switzerland.
Please note that passengers have to be dispatched via the General Aviation Center (GAC). No direct transfers to the main terminals at Zurich airport can be made.
Taxis are only available at the GAC if ordered in advance. Please inform us of your intentions after landing so we can give you the very best assistance.
If you wish to use public transport the tram station Zurich Flughafen Fracht is only a five-minute walk from the GAC. You can buy a ticket at the vending machine located at the station.
On request we can book rooms in hotels close to the airport. There are several hotels in the vicinity of the airport. Crews may often have reduced arline rates.
