Overview of the current construction projects

Zurich Airport is constantly undergoing further development. Existing infrastructures are being optimised and maintained to ensure a smoothly functioning airport for future generations.

Runway extension

Stabilized operations and increased safety margin

The extension of runways 28 and 32 will lay the foundations for two robust operating concepts.

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Rächtwiesen

Rächtenwisen cargo hangar

A 7,600 m2 building, which will be used entirely by dnata Switzerland AG, is being constructed in the Rächtenwisen zone.

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Parking P9

Car Park P9 – New Parking Spaces and Central Car Rental Facility

In the Oberhau area, a new multi-storey car park with a central car hire point and additional parking spaces is to be built.

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Check-in 1

Check-in 1 – Restrictions due to construction work

During the Winter timetable 24/25 extensive construction work on the baggage carousels will be in progress at Check-in 1 NSouth. 23 check-in counters at Check-in 1 North will therefore not be operational during this period.

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Rächtwiesen

Rächtenwisen cargo hangar

A 7,600 m2 building, which will be used entirely by dnata Switzerland AG, is being constructed in the Rächtenwisen zone.

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Gutter

Subglacial groove – a natural heat and cold storage

Underneath the airport site is a groove located, which might be suitable to serve as a heat and cold storage. According tests are in progress.

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Flughafenkopf

Main airport complex development

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Zone A Zurich Airport

Zone A – baggage sorting system

The system is a piece of key infrastructure and will be extensively renovated and expanded.

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ELP

Expansion landside passenger zones

The northern part of Airport Shopping at Zurich Airport will be completely renewed.

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Modulbau

Modular construction – Temporary replacement of removed bus gates and lounges

A temporary building will be constructed on the south side of Dock B to replace the infrastructure that will be lost during the construction of the new Dock A with tower and dock base.

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Zone west construction

Zone West

Zone West is currently the site of two projects at various stages of completion.

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Renovation runway 28

Renovation of runway 28

The renovation comprises a civil engineering and electrical project. Completion is scheduled for 2023.

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Routing taxiway

Taxiway routing around runway 28

Routing the taxiway around runway 28 is a measure to further improve the safety margin.

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River Glatt

Glatt regeneration project

The section of the Glatt on the western side of Zurich airport is to be regenerated.

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