Airports / Switzerland / LSMD
Dübendorf Air Base.
Zurich, Switzerland · 1,470 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
11 ratings
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Operators based
1,470
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 13
Switzerland airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 11 Google ratings , ranked against 13 rated Switzerland fields.
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
Zürich Airport (ZRH), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Zurich, Switzerland, Dübendorf Air Base (LSMD) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,470 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list LSMD as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Zürich Airport (ZRH, 5 nm), Emmen Air Base (EML, 23 nm), and Alpnach Air Base (LSMA, 31 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 7,726-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from LSMD are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LSMD to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
LSMD
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
LSMD
Elevation
1,470 ft
Coordinates
47.3986° N · 8.6482° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Switzerland fields
state range 915–5,600 ft
At 1,470 ft, LSMD sits higher than 62% of the 13 Switzerland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,726 ft
- 11/297,726 ft × 130 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11R/29L2,130 ft × 98 ftGrass / turfLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,726 ft
LSMD's 7,726 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 5nmZRHZürich AirportZurich
- 23nmEMLEmmen Air BaseEmmen
- 31nmLSMAAlpnach Air BaseAlpnach
- 35nmEDTDDonaueschingen-Villingen AirfieldDonaueschingen
- 37nmACHSankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportSt. Gallen
- 39nmFDHBodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFriedrichshafen
Location
Open the full mapLSMD · Dübendorf Air Base · Zurich, Switzerland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LSMD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,257 nm | 7h 58m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,415 nm | 8h 21m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,609 nm | 8h 48m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,856 nm | 9h 22m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,051 nm | 9h 49m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,196 nm | 10h 9m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,207 nm | 10h 11m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,241 nm | 10h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LSMD?
- Dübendorf Air Base's longest paved runway is 7,726 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LSMD?
- Dübendorf Air Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,726 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LSMD?
- The closest alternate is Zürich Airport (ZRH), about 5 nm away, followed by Emmen Air Base (EML) at 23 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LSMD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 58m (3,257 nm), New York about 8h 21m (3,415 nm), Washington DC about 8h 48m (3,609 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.