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LSZH/ZRH METAR & TAF Zürich Airport

Zurich, ZürichElevation 1,417 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR10 min old
Ceiling 6,100 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
250@4
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
6,100 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
600 ft
-817 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0120Z (2:20 AM local) · 10 min old

LSZH is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 4 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 6,100 feet AGL.

WIND
250° at 4 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 6,100 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
7°C / 5°C
45°F / 41°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.12 inHg
1020 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999 FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2357Z (12:57 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (7:00 AM local)

LSZH forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 03Z to 05Z with LIFR possible (FG, LOW VIS, FG). Best period is 00Z to 02Z (VFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 13°C expected at 1400Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 4°C expected at 0600Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 4°C expected at 0500Z on day 27.
VFR
IFR
VFR
VFR
LIFR
0000Z1:00 AM0600Z7:00 AM1200Z1:00 PM1800Z7:00 PM0000Z1:00 AM0600Z7:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BECMG CAVOK PROB30 SCT TEMPO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 250° at 4 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 6,100 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
3 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW102814321634 250°250°4 kt250°250° 4250°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
250° at 4 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 284 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
28
HEAD
4 kt
CROSS
2 kt L
BEST
32
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
4 kt L
OK
34
HEAD
0 kt
CROSS
4 kt L
OK
16
HEAD
0 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt R
OK
14
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt R
OK
10
HEAD
4 kt tail
CROSS
2 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

01H/19H
Dimensions
1,010 x 91 ft
Surface
GRASS
10/28
Dimensions
8,202 x 197 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
14/32
Dimensions
10,827 x 197 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
16/34
Dimensions
12,139 x 197 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
600 ft
Pressure altitude
1,217 ft
Field elevation
1,417 ft MSL
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Dewpoint
5°C (41°F)
Altimeter
30.12 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1620Z 5:20 PM
Sunrise
0559Z 6:59 AM
Loggable night
1652Z (5:52 PM local) → 0528Z (6:28 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1620Z (5:20 PM local) → 0559Z (6:59 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1720Z (6:20 PM local) → 0459Z (5:59 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Zürich Airport is in Zurich, Zürich. Field elevation 1,417 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALSZH / ZRH
RegionZürich
CountrySwitzerland
Coordinates47.4581, 8.5481
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

125.325
Approach (Final)
APP
135.225
Approach (East)
APP EAST
125.725
ATIS
ATIS
121.925
Clearance Delivery
CLD
125.95
Departure
DEP
121.902
Ground
GND
133.9
Radar East
RDR EAST
133.05
Radar M1
RDR M1
133.405
Radar M2
RDR M2
132.815
Radar M3
RDR M3
134.6
Radar M4
RDR M4
132.833
Radar M5
RDR M5
133.69
Radar M6
RDR M6
136.155
Radar North
RDR NRTH
135.68
Radar West
RDR WEST
121.855
Apron (North)
RMP NORTH
121.755
Apron (South)
RMP SOUTH
127.755
Terminal
TMA
118.1
Tower
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

LSMD Dübendorf Air Base
5 NM SE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LSZH on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LSZH have a METAR?
Yes. LSZH has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LSZH have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LSZH; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LSZH?
LSZH sits at 1,417 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LSZH?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.