Private jets at Zurich (LSZH)
Zurich had 7,205 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 20 a day. The busiest month, June, was 1.8 times as busy as the quietest, February. 1,599 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 600.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Zurich, month by month
June was the busiest month, with 827 arrivals, and February the quietest, with 452.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Monday · 16%Monday carried 16% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Zurich
Large-cabin jets made 46% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 600, with 11%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivals| Type | Share |
|---|---|
| Bombardier Challenger 600 | 11% |
| Embraer Phenom 300 | 11% |
| Cessna Citation XLS | 8% |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 7% |
| Pilatus PC-24 | 7% |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | 6% |
| Bombardier Global 6000/6500 | 4% |
| Cessna Citation CJ2 | 4% |
| Dassault Falcon 2000 | 3% |
| Embraer Legacy 600/650 | 3% |
The jets that use Zurich most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026| # | Aircraft | Type | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HB-JWC | Bombardier Challenger 600 | 200 |
| 2 | HB-JWA | Bombardier Challenger 600 | 190 |
| 3 | HB-JWB | Bombardier Challenger 600 | 171 |
| 4 | OE-GTA | Embraer Phenom 300 | 116 |
| 5 | HB-IGO | Dassault Falcon 2000 | 87 |
| 6 | HB-VGA | Pilatus PC-24 | 79 |
| 7 | OE-LUA | Bombardier Challenger 600 | 71 |
| 8 | HB-VAE | Pilatus PC-24 | 63 |
| 9 | HB-VTW | Cessna CitationJet | 58 |
| 10 | D-IXON | Cessna Citation M2 | 54 |
Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
Chartering from Zurich?
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Flying privately into Zurich
Zurich’s longest runway is 3,700 meters, against 2,000 at Buochs, 55 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,700 m | 60 m | CON |
| 14/32 | 3,300 m | 60 m | CON |
| 10/28 | 2,500 m | 60 m | CON |
| 01H/19H | 308 m | 28 m | GRASS |
Nearest alternative: Buochs (LSZC)
55 km away| Measure | Zurich (LSZH) | Buochs (LSZC) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,700 m | 2,000 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Zurich: questions
How many private jets fly into Zurich?
We tracked 7,205 private jet arrivals at Zurich in the 12 months to July 2026, about 20 a day, from 1,599 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Zurich?
June, with 827 arrivals. February was the quietest, with 452.
Which private jets use Zurich most?
The most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 600, with 11% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 46% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Zurich for a private jet?
Buochs (LSZC), 55 km away, with a 2,000 meter runway against 3,700 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Zurich (LSZH).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/switzerland/zurich
Method: private jet arrivals at LSZH from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data