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LSMD
Dübendorf Air Base · Zurich
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
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)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Dübendorf Air Base (LSMD), located in Zurich, Switzerland. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,470 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Dübendorf Air Base
ICAO / IATA
LSMD / —
Municipality
Zurich
Country
Region
CH-ZH — Zürich
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
1,470 ft
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Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,726 ft / 2,355 m
Runway Width: 130 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 107.8° / 287.8°
Runway Width: 130 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 107.8° / 287.8°
RWY 11 (107.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (287.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11R / 29L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,130 ft / 649 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 108.3° / 288.3°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 108.3° / 288.3°
RWY 11R (108.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29L (288.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
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
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026