A Swiss flag-painted aircraft parked at Dübendorf Air Base with forested mountains visible in the background.

Charter a Private Jet to Dübendorf Air Base (HLP)

Dübendorf Air Base is located just outside Zurich, Switzerland, and occasionally accommodates private jet charter flights under military supervision. While primarily a Swiss Air Force facility, it serves as an alternative landing option during high-traffic events, such as the World Economic Forum. Its proximity to Zurich makes it a strategic choice for business aviation when slot availability is limited at Zurich Airport.

Dübendorf Air Base: Key Details

Coordinates (DMS)	47° 23′ 55″ N, 8° 38′ 54″ E
Latitude / Longitude	47.39864, 8.648230
IATA Code	HLP
ICAO Code	LSMD
Elevation	448 m (1470 ft)
Number of runway(s)	2
Runway surface(s)	Asphalt, Grass/Turf
Longest runway	2355 m (7726 ft)
Useful links	Wikipedia page

Most Common Aircraft Operating from Dübendorf Air Base

When choosing a private jet for your journey, a few factors play a crucial role: number of passengers, distance of the flight, airport capabilities, and specific requirements of your journey. Here are the most frequently chartered aircraft models landing at/taking off from Dübendorf Air Base in 2025: Gulfstream G450, Nextant 400XT and Bombardier Challenger 350.

Top 3 aircraft models by number of flight movements to and from Dübendorf Air Base in 2025
Aircraft model name	Seats	Speed (km/h)	Speed (knots)	Range (km)	Range (NM)
Gulfstream G450	14	882 km/h	476 kts	8056 km	4350 NM
Nextant 400XT	7-8	828 km/h	447 kts	3713 km	2005 NM
Bombardier Challenger 350	8	978 km/h	528 kts	5926 km	3200 NM

FBO Services at Dübendorf Air Base

Dübendorf Air Base, located just northeast of Zurich, features a single 2,356-metre runway (11/29) capable of accommodating a variety of private aircraft, including long-range business jets. Although it is a military airfield operated by the Swiss Armed Forces, it occasionally authorises private jet operations—particularly during high-profile events such as the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Below is the main provider of business aviation services at the airport during such occasions.

ExecuJet

ExecuJet offers full FBO services at Dübendorf Air Base on a temporary basis during periods of exceptional demand, such as the WEF. Operating in close coordination with Swiss military authorities, ExecuJet establishes an on-site presence to provide VIP passenger lounges, crew facilities, ground handling, refuelling, and customs coordination. Managed by their Zurich team, these services make Dübendorf a highly efficient and discreet alternative to Zurich Airport when capacity or slot availability is limited.