Zone West at Zurich Airport: New Infrastructure for General Aviation

Construction has begun on new infrastructure for general aviation in the western area of Zurich Airport. The planned terminal, including a hangar and its own apron area, will replace the existing infrastructure in the eastern part of the airport.

In recent years, developments in the general aviation segment have shown that Zurich Airport can no longer meet demand for suitable hangar space. At the same time, the existing infrastructure has reached the end of its lifecycle. In addition, the planned taxiway routing around Runway 28 – an important safety project at Zurich Airport – will affect the current general aviation facilities. A modern replacement infrastructure will therefore be built in Zone West.

Meeting current requirements

The new infrastructure in Zone West is designed to meet the current needs of general aviation service providers. It will offer hangar space for larger aircraft types, as well as a spacious and easily accessible building for passenger processing and office facilities. Its proximity to the existing heliport will also enable significantly shorter transfer times. On the landside, parking spaces for employees and passengers will be provided. The building will be accessible via an extension of Rohrstrasse. Construction started on 14 April 2026. According to current planning, the new infrastructure is scheduled to become operational in spring 2028. Zurich Airport Ltd. is investing around CHF 100 million in this project.

Development of Zone West

The construction of the general aviation terminal is part of the broader development of Zone West at Zurich Airport. The site, covering around 16.8 hectares, is owned by Zurich Airport Ltd. According to the Sectoral Aviation Infrastructure Plan (SAIP), the area is designated for apron expansions, handling facilities, aircraft maintenance, airport operations, and logistics, as well as the corresponding access infrastructure and parking. Various projects for Zone West are currently at different stages of development. Fourteen new aircraft stands have already been completed.