LSZH

LSZH is the ICAO code for Zurich Airport, the principal international airport of Switzerland. Located near Zurich in the canton of Zürich, the airport sits in the municipality of Kloten, about 13 kilometers north of central Zurich. Its IATA code is ZRH.

Owned and operated by Flughafen Zürich AG, the airport serves as a hub for Swiss International Air Lines and handles a broad mix of international, European, and domestic traffic. Zurich Airport supports both passenger and cargo operations and acts as a major gateway for the region.

Facilities: The airport comprises two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, along with dedicated cargo facilities and maintenance areas. It offers a range of services, shops, and dining options, and maintains separate areas for Schengen and non-Schengen travel.

Transport connections: Zurich Airport is connected to the Swiss rail network via the airport railway station, with frequent services to Zürich Hauptbahnhof and regional destinations. Road connections link the airport to the A51 ring road and the broader Swiss highway network; local bus services and parking facilities support onward travel.

History: The site began hosting aviation activity before World War II and the current airport opened in 1948. Since then it has undergone multiple modernization programs to expand capacity and improve efficiency, including terminal upgrades and improvements to airside operations.

Significance: As Switzerland’s principal international airport, LSZH handles a substantial share of the country’s air traffic and serves as a key transport hub for business and leisure travel in central Europe.