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Zurich, CH · Large Airport · IATA: ZRH · ICAO: LSZH · 432 m ü. NN
IATAZRH
ICAOLSZH
CountryCH
CityZurich
Elevation432 m
Lat47.4581
Lng8.5481
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
TypeLarge Airport
Cargo Rank#1
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About This Airport
By value per kilogram, Zurich Airport (IATA: ZRH, ICAO: LSZH) handles some of Europe's most precious air freight: pharmaceuticals, watches and precious metals dominate the mix. Volumes reached around 440,930 tonnes in 2025, up 1.1 percent, keeping Kloten Switzerland's leading cargo location by a wide margin. Swiss WorldCargo, the freight division of home carrier Swiss, forms the backbone – a deliberate belly-only strategy that markets the holds of the intercontinental widebody network rather than operating freighters, and routes about 95 percent of its shipments through Zurich. Cargologic and Swissport handle the goods in the freight sheds on the western edge of the site, with cool-chain infrastructure serving the Swiss pharma export industry and secured processes for valuable cargo. The operator, listed company Flughafen Zürich AG, has also built The Circle, a service district attached directly to the terminal. Passenger numbers hit a record 32.6 million in 2025 (up 4.5 percent), and industry rankings regularly list ZRH among Europe's most punctual airports. Forwarders access the site via the A51 motorway, and the railway station beneath the terminal connects to Zurich main station every few minutes – the city centre lies just 13 kilometres away. A night curfew between 23:30 and 06:00 leaves little room for freighter operations and cements the belly focus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code of Zürich Airport?▼
The IATA code of Zürich Airport is ZRH. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.
Where is Zürich Airport located?▼
Zürich Airport is located in Zurich, CH.
What is the ICAO code of Zürich Airport?▼
The ICAO code of Zürich Airport is LSZH. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.
What is the elevation of Zürich Airport?▼
Zürich Airport is at an elevation of 432 meters (1417 ft) above sea level.
Location & Weather
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47.45806, 8.54806
432 m ü. NN
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