Model Aircraft Flying in the Metropolitan Area

Every second, one square meter of land is built over in Switzerland.
The pressure on our recreational spaces is increasing. Things are getting more crowded in the air, too.
This is also becoming a growing concern for us model airplane enthusiasts.
(French version: www.modellflugsport.ch)

Approx. 10 to 15 km

Airport
Controlled Airspace
for Airports (CTR):
maximum flight altitude for
model aircraft is 150 m.

Flying is prohibited within a 5-km
radius of the runway ends.
Exemptions
granted by Skyguide

5 km

Approx. 10 to 15 km

Airfield
(e.g., glider airfield):
No flying within a 5-km
radius of the runway ends.
Exemptions
granted by the airfield manager

Paragliding
Paradise

Gliding
updraft zone
(e.g., Muotas Muragl)

Military training area
with bird sanctuary

Local
recreation
area

Protected area

Golf course

150 m

5 km