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LSMD

Dübendorf Air Base · Zurich

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,470 ft / 448 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 128.47 MHz (TWR)
Runway Summary
11/297,726 ftAsphaltLIGHTED
11R/29L2,130 ftGrassLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Dübendorf Air Base (LSMD), Switzerland. This facility features 2 active runways with an elevation of 1,470 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Dübendorf Air Base
ICAO / IATA
LSMD / —
Municipality
Zurich
Country
Region
CH-ZH
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Official Website
—
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Length: 7,726 ft / 2,355 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 107.8° / 287.8°
RWY 11
No ILS
RWY 29
No ILS
Runway 11R / 29L
LIGHTED
Length: 2,130 ft / 649 m
Surface: Grass
Heading: 108.3° / 288.3°
RWY 11R
No ILS
RWY 29L
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

ARR ARR
37.68 MHz
ARR ARR
134.93 MHz
DEP DEP
139.50 MHz
INFO INFO
138.05 MHz
RDR RADAR
139.50 MHz
TWR TWR
128.47 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

LSZH ILS
Zürich Airport
10 km
LSME
Emmen Air Base
43 km
LSMA
Alpnach Air Base
58 km
EDTD
Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield
65 km
LSZR ILS
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport
69 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified