Drone flights
If you want to fly a drone near the airport, it’s important to follow the procedures in force to ensure the safety of the airspace. Here you will find all the information you need for your flight.
Cranes
Installing a crane or lifting equipment near the airport is subject to certain conditions and authorisations. Here you will find all the information you need to take the necessary steps.
Drone flights
From 1 January 2023, Switzerland will apply European legislation.The new rules and detailed procedures are available here: Special Flights
If, according to the criteria detailed on the above-mentioned site, your flight is subject to authorisation by Skyguide, you must submit your request via Skyguide’s “SFO tool”.This platform is available online here: SFO Tool
Please carefully follow all the steps detailed on the platform.
In all cases, once your application and your activity have been validated on the platform, the last essential step in obtaining authorisation is as follows:
• The day of your flight activity: Please contact the airport by phone before take-off (032 925 97 97).
• Communicate the flight details (your contact details and the request number) to the air traffic controller on duty in order to obtain take-off clearance. Depending on the air traffic situation, your flight may be subject to restrictions.
• Call us back (032 925 97 97) as soon as your flight is over.
As the situation in the air can change rapidly, it is essential that you remain contactable by telephone throughout the flight.
Even in the event of an unscheduled emergency, phone contact with the airport is essential.
Cranes
In accordance with the procedure set out in art. 63 of the OSIA (Federal Ordinance on Aeronautical Infrastructure) and with Directive AD I-006 F on obstacles to air navigation issued by the FOCA (Federal Office of Civil Aviation), we would ask you to register your installation directly on the FOCA’s digital data collection service (DCS)
available here: DCS Portal
The FOCA will analyse your application and consult us if necessary.
All the information relevant to the management of obstacles to air navigation is available on the website of the Swiss Confederation: Information