Construction projects –renovate, improve, regenerate

We are creating a safe and attractive airport thanks to various construction projects.

Overview of the current construction projects

Zurich Airport is constantly evolving. New infrastructure is being built, while existing facilities are being optimised and maintained to ensure that future generations can continue to benefit from a well-functioning airport.

Runway extensions 28 and 32

To improve the stability of flight operations and increase the safety margin

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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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Expansion of the Passport Control Hall – More Space for Entry and Exit

The passport control hall at Zurich Airport is being expanded after around 20 years of operation.

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Energy Facility "Mitte" – The centerpiece of the CO₂-free energy supply

As part of its net-zero strategy, Zurich Airport Ltd. is constructing a new central energy facility by 2027.

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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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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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Main airport complex development

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Zone A – baggage sorting system

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

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Expansion landside passenger zones

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

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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

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

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Taxiway routing around runway 28

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

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A natural Glatt – a win for biodiversity and recreation

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

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