2008
12.12.2008 Official opening of Glattalbahn tram service between central Zurich and the airport.
04.11.2008 Opening of new lounges by Air France and Dnata in Airside Center.
01.11.2008 The closure of the spectators’ terrace at Dock B means that a major attraction for visitors of all ages will no longer be available. Dock B is to be completely reconstructed and reopened by spring 2011. Guided tours will continue to take place in the
meantime. The spectators’ terrace on Dock E will remain open.
24.10.2008 A variety of new facilities are handed over for operation in time for the changeover to the winter 2008 flight plan: the new arrivals hall, the altered “Grüezi B” area, a new connecting corridor, and new bus gates B01 to B10, with tax and duty-free shop
and Bar 110. This new infrastructure is part of the “Zurich 2010” construction project encompassing the alterations associated with the introduction of the Schengen Agreement.
22.10.2008 Small private plane (Cirrus SR22) crashes on approach to runway 14. Schutz & Rettung Zurich rescue services reach the site immediately, but unfortunately the accident claims three lives.
20.10.2008 Completion of renovation of runway 16/34. Zurich Airport’s longest runway is now ready for another 30 years of operation.
20.10.2008 For the fifth time, Zurich Airport receives the prestigious World Travel Award for its userfriendliness and high quality of products and services.
16.10.2008 Opening of new Emirates Lounge in Dock E.
05. and 06.09.2008 Zurich Airport holds a party to celebrate its 60th anniversary and publishes a commemorative volume, “Flughafen Zürich 1948–2008” that chronicles the history of the airport and contains previously unpublished documents and numerous illustrations.
04.09.2008 In an appeal lodged by the Swissair liquidator, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court rules against Flughafen Zürich AG and orderes the latter to repay approximately 21.3 million Swiss francs into the ankruptcy assets.
31.10.2008 Official opening of Radisson SAS Airport Hotel.
03.07.2008 Federal government rejects application by Flughafen Zürich AG for introduction of an alternative northern flight path with visual landings, and simultaneously announces its decision not to pursue any operating options involving parallel runways in the Civil Aviation Infrastructure Plan (SIL).
01.07.2008 Introduction of security checks for all airport employees, who now have to undergo the same checks as passengers when they enter the fenced-in area of the airport.
01.07.2008 Entry into effect of prefinancing solution for “old” noise-related liabilities agreed in 2006 with the Canton of Zurich in a supplementary agreement to the merger agreement.
16.06.2008 FOCA publishes details about introduction of safety management systems for airlines and maintenance providers in Switzerland. Flughafen Zürich AG already introduced its safety management system in 2006.
06.06.2008 Opening of redesigned departures hall 1, with access to airport hotel, shopping centre and multi-storey car park 1.
June 2008 First aircraft bringing fans for EURO 2008 matches lands at Zurich Airport on 2 June. Zurich Airport and all partners are well prepared and handle almost 140 extra flights without a hitch. After 15 matches in Switzerland, departure of final EURO 2008 aircraft on
18 June, thus concluding a major event for Zurich Airport.
24.05.2008 Bengaluru International Airport (BIAL) officially opens for operation. After a 35-month construction phase, the first aircraft are handled at the new international airport in Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), southern India. Opening proceeds smoothly and represents the start of a new era of privately operated airports in India.
09.05.2008 Flughafen Zürich AG offers approx. 350 local residents an opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of the major runway 16/34 renovation project.
01.05.2008 Responsibility for maintenance of the baggage sorting and handling system and aircraft fuelling system is transferred to Flughafen Zürich AG. 43 employees plus warehouse and workshop material are taken over from Avireal.
29.04.2008 During a visit to Switzerland, German Chancellor Angela Merkel rejects Swiss proposal for a package solution concerning flights over German territory.
21.04.2008 Initiation of first stage of “Zurich 2010” project to prepare Zurich Airport for the implementation of the Schengen Agreement.
19.04.2008 Opening of 8 new shops in Airport Shopping (railway station level) encompassing almost 5,000 square metres of floor space.
17.04.2008 General Meeting of Shareholders: All current members of the Board of Directors are re-elected, and Ulrik Svensson is elected as new member.
01.04.2008 Bucher Industries and Swiss Federal Railways occupy almost 2,000 square metres of space in Office Center 1.
01.04.2008 Flughafen Zürich AG is awarded mandate for facility management services in new airport hotel.
01.04.2008 Start of night-time renovation work on runway 16/34.
February to May 2008 Swiss Federal Supreme Court announces its rulings on a total of 18 pilot cases in compensation proceedings for formal expropriations in Opfikon. The final rulings on various fundamental issues permit a more reliable assessment of costs relating to noise compensation.
25.02.2008 Air travellers greatly appreciate the extremely high standard of service at Zurich Airport: Flughafen Zürich AG receives the prestigious 2007 ASQ (Airport Service Quality) Award.
18.02.2008 Zurich wins Business Traveller Award as best European airport.
02.02.2008 Opening of 3 new shops in Airside Center: Confiserie Sprüngli, Lindt & Sprüngli and Fossil.
22.01.2008 Swiss International Air Lines AG opens new VIP & First Class Lounge.
2007
17.12.2007 Zurich Airport receives one of the 2007 Condé Nast Traveller “Readers’ Travel Awards” and is named best airport for food/restaurants.
14.12.2007 Conclusion of a joint venture with Brazilian group Camargo Corrêa and Gestión e Ingeniera IDC SA (Chile) concerning the construction and operation of airports and airside infrastructure in Latin America.
13.12.2007 Flughafen Zürich AG welcomes its 20-millionth passenger in 2007.
25.11.2007 Zurich electorate rejects the initiative calling for a realistic aviation policy (“Plafonierungsinitiative”) by a 63-percent majority, and instead accepts the counter-proposal (“ZFI+”, calling for a Zurich “noise index”).
23.11.2007 Renewal of certification of environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001.
23.11.2007 Announcement of the appointment of Thomas E. Kern as CEO to replace Josef Felder. At the same time, announcement of the decision by CFO Beat Spalinger to leave the company after the 2008 General Meeting of Shareholders. His replacement is Daniel Schmucki, former head of Controlling Treasury & Investor Relations.
5.11.2007 Opening of an environmental exhibition at Zurich Airport.
1.11.2007 Extension of opening hours in Airport Shopping by 1 hour to 9 p.m.
23.10.2007 ICAO inspectors audit the overall security system and give a positive assessment.
19.10.2007 Handover for operation of new intersection-free access and connecting bridge from Operations Center to multi-story car park 6.
18.10.2007 Licence for the operation of El Tepual airport in Puerto Montt (Chile) by Flughafen Zürich AG/Gestión e Ingeniera IDC S.A. extended for a further 15 years by the relevant ministry for public buildings.
10.10.2007 Topping-out ceremony for the Radisson SAS Airport Hotel.
10.10.2007 Zurich Airport receives World Travel Award for Best European Airport for the fourth year in succession. The winner of this award is chosen by more than 150,000 specialists in the tourism industry, who vote via the Internet.
25.9.2007 Motion calling for introduction of arrival duty-free shopping adopted unanimously by Switzerland's Council of States.
24.9.2007 Large-scale ICAO emergency exercise, “Flamingo 200”, held at Zurich Airport with 600 participants.
24.9.2007 At the Routes Development Forum in Stockholm, Flughafen Zürich AG accepts award for its aviation marketing concept. The awards are made on the basis of an online survey among network planners of major international airlines.
22.8.2007 At the media conference on the occasion of the interim report, Josef Felder announces he is stepping down as CEO.
6.7.2007 At the second round of co-ordination talks on the civil aviation infrastructure plan (SIL) for Zurich Airport, the federal government specifies principles for the next phase of the SIL process. For the optimisation phase, it reduces the number of options from 19 to 3.
1.7.2007 Commencement of work on redesigning Airport Shopping/railway station level.
10.5.2007 Announcement of outsourcing of rescue services to the Zurich Rescue and Protection Division as of 1 January 2008.
3.5.2007 Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) rejects the application submitted by Flughafen Zürich AG concerning the introduction of an alternative flight path along Switzerland's northern border.
19.4.2007 General Meeting of Shareholders. Re-election of all existing members of the Board of Directors.
10.4.2007 Submission of cantonal people’s initiative calling for a fair and balanced distribution of aircraft noise in the vicinity of Zurich Airport.
12.3.2007 On the occasion of the presentation of the 2006 Airport Service Quality Awards at the ACI World Business and Trinity Conference in Dubai, Zurich Airport receives first prize in the “Best European Airport” category, and is placed third in the “Best Worldwide Airport, Size 15 to 25 Million Passengers” category.
31.1.2007 Strategic partnership with Switzerland Tourism formally extended for a further three years.
20.1.2007 OPAIN S.A., the consortium supported by Flughafen Zürich AG on the basis of a consulting agreement covering all operational and commercial activities, assumes operation of El Dorado airport in Bogotá, Colombia.
19.1.2007 First change of cable for Skymetro shuttle. In the case of cable cars, this is normally only necessary approximately every 50 years, but due to the extremely high degree of use at Zurich Airport, the shuttle cable had to be replaced after just 3 years.
18.1.2007 At the 2006 “Business Traveller Awards”, Zurich is voted leading major and transfer airport in Europe, and takes third place in the “World’s Leading Airport” category.
1.1.2007 All areas of Zurich Airport that are accessible to the public are declared smoke-free, and special smoking lounges are installed at various locations throughout the airport.
2006
6.11.2006 Introduction of new regulations governing the carriage of liquids in hand luggage on flights from Switzerland. From now on, only very limited quantities of liquids are permitted in hand luggage. Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) implements the new regulations of the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) by the specified deadline.
28.10.2006 In line with the modified approach procedure, the instrument landing system for runway 28 (landings from the east) is handed over for operation.
2.10.2006 Commencement of the construction of a new road bridge from the motorway exit to the approach lanes and multi-storey car park 6, thus permitting access to the airport without having to cross the Glattalbahn tram line.
30.9.2006 Easing of the security regulations for flights to the USA, which had been imposed following the thwarted terrorist attacks in London. Liquids are now permitted on USA flights again.
21.9.2006 Zurich Airport wins the World Travel Award in the category “Europe’s Leading Airport” for the third year in succession.
15.9.2006 Opening of “Soul of Chocolate” exhibition in Airside Center (running from 15 September to 31 October 2006) presenting the many fascinating aspects of chocolate.
2.9.2006 2 and 3 September: Terrace Festival on spectators’ terrace B. This year’s theme: Hollywood. Around 10,000 visitors participate in the two-day event.
28.8.2006 Commencement of work on the final construction stage of the new bike and blades path around the airport.
18.8.2006 Thwarted terrorist attacks in London result in more stringent security regulations at Zurich Airport (ban on liquids in hand luggage).
10.8.2006 Air traffic delays at Zurich Airport due to the thwarted terrorist attacks in London.
9.6.2006 Delivery of new airfield fire engines (type Z8) to Zurich Airport to replace the existing vehicles. The new fire engines form an integral part of the security programme for the Airbus A380.
6.6.2006 As the first airport operator in Switzerland, Flughafen Zürich AG meets the requirements of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) relating to the organisation and documentation of its safety processes. The Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) issues the corresponding certificate to Flughafen Zürich AG.
6.6.2006 In a recent passenger survey, Zurich is voted eighth best airport in the world.
2.6.2006 Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) decorates the fuselage of an Avro RJ 100 (Jumbolino) operated by Swiss with a highly original design depicting mountain farmers leaving Airport Shopping and making their way to the Alps. The striking image and slogan (“Zurich Airport - Shopping Paradise”) decorating the Jumbolino’s fuselage draw attention to the attractiveness of the shopping facilities at Zurich Airport.
18.4.2006 Zurich Airport receives the 2006 “Excellence Cargo Award” from “Air Cargo World” magazine in the category “European airports with an annual cargo volume below 500,000 tonnes”. Zurich is placed third in the survey.
6.3.2006 In this year's "Airport Service Excellence Awards", Zurich Airport is voted second best airport in Europe. This award is especially significant for airports since it is the outcome of a detailed analysis of strengths and weaknesses relating to passenger satisfaction.
6.2.2006 Zurich Airport named leading European civil aviation hub in terms of reliability of baggage transport. A study conducted by the Association of European Airlines (AEA) shows that, in comparison with other hubs, Zurich experienced the fewest irregularities in the area of baggage transport.
2005
27.11.2005 Swiss electorate rejects the proposed abolition of Sunday trading. In the run-up to this referendum, Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) had vigorously campaigned in favour of maintaining Sunday trading.
22.11.2005 The fire brigade switchboard operated by Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) at Zurich Airport now also takes calls that were previously diverted to the operations centre in Winterthur.
15.11.2005 Zurich named leading airport at the 2005 “World Traveller Award”.
6.10.2005 At this year’s Route Development Conference, Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) receives the Airport Marketing Award for the second time.
27.8.2005 Annual Terrace Festival (27/28 August). Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) organises this year’s festival, the theme of which is “India”, in collaboration with UNICEF Switzerland.
12.8.2005 The punctuality rate at Zurich Airport increases sharply in the second quarter, as a result of which ZRH moves up the European ladder from 25th to 16th place. As before, the main reason for delays is the unilateral German ordinance.
3.8.2005 Completion of the conversion of former Dock B into an events venue.
1.7.2005 A representative survey carried out by Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) reveals that, on average, passengers departing from Zurich flew 8.2 times during the past 12 months, and 79 percent of the participants in the survey regard Zurich Airport as essential for both private and business purposes.
29.6.2005 Airside Center awarded the “2005 Prix Acier” (an architecture prize).
29.3.2005 Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) approves the temporary operating regulations submitted by Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) on 31 December 2003. Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) appeals against certain stipulations.
3.3.2005 Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) submits the safety assessment requested by the FOCA relating to the alternative flight path along Switzerland’s northern border, concerning which the petition had been submitted on 31 December 2004.
23.2.2005 Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) informs the involved municipalities about the petition it submitted to the FOCA in mid-January 2005 concerning a safety zone plan for runway 28.
8.2.2005 Skymetro shuttle now operating in loop mode, which increases the efficiency of the service.
20.1.2005 Conclusion of contracts governing a 100-million Swiss franc government loan and development rights for a new airport in Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), India. Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) holds a 17 percent stake in this project.
2004
31.12.2004
Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) submits its application to the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) for an amendment to the operating regulations to make way for the introduction of an alternative flight path along the northern border of Switzerland, with visual approach.
13.12.2004 Federal Council approves the revised version of its 2004 report on civil aviation policy in Switzerland for submission to Parliament.
10.12.2004 Renewal of certification of environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001.
13.11.2004 First national demonstration against aircraft noise, Bundesplatz in Bern, attended by around 2,500 protestors.
31.10.2004 More stringent restrictions governing weather conditions enter into effect for flights over Germany.
28.10.2004 Instrument landing system on runway 34 handed over for operation.
4.10.2004 Consortium comprising Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) and Gestión e Ingeneria IDC S.A. of Chile awarded mandate for the management and operation of the international airport on Isla de Margarita, Venezuela.
1.10.2004 Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) stipulates longer intervals between landings on runway 14 and take-offs on runway 16.
21.9.2004 Federal Supreme Court (formerly Federal Tribunal) rules in favour of appeal by Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) against the ruling of the Appeals Commission (INUM) concerning the reinstatement of the suspensive effect of petitions opposing planning approval for the installation of an instrument landing system on runway 28.
15.9.2004 Official opening of new Airside Center with 60 commercial operations. Expansion stage 5 now completed.
15.9.2004 Handover of the new bus terminal for operation.
10-12.9.2004 Open days at Zurich Airport – three days of special events to celebrate the completion of expansion stage 5. Attended by approximately 270,000 people.
19.8.2004 Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) states its position concerning the draft of the federal government’s civil aviation policy, clearly and in detail.
29.7.2004 Opening of stage 3 of Airport Shopping.
29.7.2004 Swiss Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) initiates the consultation procedure regarding the first draft of the federal government’s civil aviation policy for Switzerland.
16.7.2004 Mediation process fails before it even gets off the ground.
15.7.2004 At the first meeting in Opfikon-Glattbrugg to continue preparations for the mediation procedure, participants fail to reach agreement concerning the composition of the co-ordination committee.
7.7.2004 Submission of a people’s initiative calling for a “realistic airport policy”, including restricting the number of flight movements to 250,000 p.a. and extending the night-time curfew to at least 9 hours.
7.7.2004 Appeals Commission (INUM) grants the petitions to reinstate the suspensive effect of appeals against planning approval for the instrument landing system on runway 28 and extension of approach path lighting.
25.6.2004 Closed conference in Bülach to launch stage 2 of the preparations for the proposed mediation procedure. Attended by approximately 200 representatives from 110 organisations.
24.6.2004 Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) is able to announce its accomplishment of the modal split (balance between public and private transport) that was specified as a requirement in the permit for expansion stage 5.
28.5.2004 Opening of the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) rail travel centre.
7.5.2004 Official opening of LPG (gas) filling station at Zurich Airport.
3.5.2004 Raymond Cron appointed Director of the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA).
30.4.2004 More stringent restrictions governing weather conditions enter into effect for flights over Germany. At the same time, localiser for runway 34 commences operation.
22.4.2004 Swiss Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) grants planning permission for the installation of an instrument landing system on runway 28 and the extension of the approach path lighting. Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) formally approves the amendment to the operating regulations for the introduction of the ILS approach procedure on runway 28.
6.4.2004 Martin Candrian and Kaspar Schiller voted onto the Board of Directors by the General Meeting of Shareholders. They are to replace Jacob Schmidheiny and Martin Wetter, both of whom chose not to stand for re-election.
31.3.2004 Bülach association of district hospitals and Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) agree on co-operation between their respective rescue services.
31.3.2004 Opening of travel market in Check-in 3.
31.3.2004 Federal Supreme Court (formerly Federal Tribunal) denies appeals against the ruling of the Appeals Commission (INUM) concerning the withdrawal of the suspensive effect of petitions opposing approaches from the south and planning approval for the installation of an instrument landing system on runway 34.
25.3.2004 Opening of stage 2 of Airport Shopping.
24.3.2004 Meeting between Federal Councillor Leuenberger, officials of the Canton of Zurich, Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG), Skyguide and the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) to determine the next steps to be taken and the responsibilities for planning tasks relating to the proposal for an alternative flight path along Switzerland’s northern border.
16.3.2004 Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) initiates the public submissions procedure for the temporary operating regulations.
1.3.2004 Handover of the new coach terminal for operation.
16.2.2004 Official opening of the new landside Service Center.
1.1.2004 Rita Fuhrer, a member of the cantonal government, takes over from Ruedi Jeker as Economic Director of the Canton of Zurich.
2003
31.12.2003 Submission of temporary operating regulations.
27.10.2003 Federal government, Canton of Zurich and Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) hold a joint conference on approaches from the south and the mediation process.
1.10.2003 Handover of multi-storey car park 3 for operation (2,700 parking spaces).
1.9.2003 Handover of Dock E and northern section of airport for operation.
18.3.2003 Council of States rejects ratification of aviation treaty.
2002
5.12.2002 Official naming of new dock (now Dock E, formerly Midfield Dock).
24.10.2002 Mannheim administrative court denies suspensive effect for aviation treaty.
2001
2.10.2001 Grounding of Swissair fleet.
1.6.2001 New operating regulations enter into effect for Unique (Flughafen Zurich AG), operator of Zurich Airport.
23.4.2001 Signature of treaty limiting flights over Germany.
2000
22.5.2000 Germany announces treaty governing flights over German airspace.
6.4.2000 Introduction of the name “Unique” for the new airport operator.
30.3.2000 Completion of merger between Flughafendirektion and FIG to form Flughafen Zürich AG. Final General Meeting of Shareholders of FIG.
10.3.2000 Official inauguration of construction phase of expansion stage 5, attended by Ruedi Jeker (member of the Council of the Canton of Zurich) and Ulrich Bremi (Chairman of the Board of Directors of FIG).
31.1.2000 Commencement of construction phase of expansion stage 5.
1999
28.11.1999 Referendum calling for privatisation of Zurich Airport approved by electorate.
8.11.1999 Swiss Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) awards building permit for Midfield Dock.
12.7.1999 Parliament of Canton of Zurich approves privatisation of Zurich Airport by 99 to 68 votes (60 percent majority).
1998
23.8.1998 Festival to celebrate 50th anniversary of Zurich Airport.
1997
5.2.1997 Swiss Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) awards general permit for expansion stage 5.
1995
25.6.1995 Credit facility of 873 million Swiss francs for expansion stage 5 approved by electorate.
1993
1.11.1993 New model for noise-related charges: new categories, higher charges.
31.10.1993 Issue of licence for Jet Aviation as second handling agent for scheduled flights.
26.9.1993 Electorate rejects people’s initiative calling for “reasonable volume of air traffic”.
1991
25.4.1991 Presentation of first environmental audit.
1987
6.9.1987 Rejection of credit facility of 57 million Swiss francs for expansion of cargo facilities.
1986
17.4.1986 Inauguration of new control tower.
1985
1.11.1985 Opening of Dock A.
15.4.1985 Renovation of West runway (duration: 2.5 months).
1984
1.10.1984 Official opening of Operations Center.
24.9.1984 Handover of multi-storey car park A for operation (2,160 parking spaces).
17.9.1984 Agreement concerning regulation of approaches and take-offs via German airspace.
1983
29.3.1983 First landing of a Swissair Airbus A-310.
1982
30.9.1982 Commencement of construction of Terminal A complex.
1980
1.11.1980 Introduction of noise charge.
28.9.1980 Credit facility of 48 million Swiss francs for civil engineering projects approved by electorate.
4.9.1980 Official approval for Category III landings on runway 16.
1.6.1980 Opening of the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) train service to the airport.
1979
2.7.1979 Crossair commences flight operations.
1978
20.4.1978 Official approval for Category III landings on runway 14/32.
2.3.1978 Handover of new refuelling system for operation at Terminal B.
1976
1.4.1976 Opening of Airport Plaza shopping centre.
1.1.1976 Opening of runway 14/32, subsequent renovation of runway 16.
1975
7.12.1975 Electorate approves credit facility of 25.8 million Swiss francs for renovation of runway 16.
1.11.1975 Opening of Terminal B with dock and multi-storey car park B.
1974
20.6.1974 Introduction of new approach routes to reduce disturbance from aircraft noise.
1973
1.3.1973 Swissair takes over Hangar III.
1972
9.12.1972 First landing of a Swissair DC-10.
1.12.1972 Handover of multi-storey car park F for operation (1,882 parking spaces).
1.11.1972 Regulations governing night-time curfew enter into effect.
1.11.1972 Official approval for Category II landings on runway 16.
1971
1.4.1971 Completion of expansion stage 2: south hall tract in Terminal A.
30.1.1971 Commencement of construction of Terminal B.
1970
27.9.1970 Credit facility of 172 million Swiss francs for expansion stage 3 approved by electorate.
9.2.1970 First landing of a Boeing B-747 operated by TWA.
1969
18.2.1969 Attack against a Boeing 720 operated by EL AL.
1961
15.3.1961 Handover of extended runway used for blind landings.
1.1.1961 Handover of extended West runway.
1960
30.5.1960 First flight to New York by a Swissair DC-8.
21.5.1960 First flight of a Swissair Caravelle to London.
1958
6.7.1958 Electorate approves redimensioned credit facility of 48 million Swiss francs.
1957
23.6.1957 Credit facility of 74.3 million Swiss francs for expansion stage 2 rejected by electorate.
1956
29.2.1956 Submission of project for expansion stage 2.
1954
6.12.1954 Handover for operation of first panoramic radar system.
1953
29.8.1953 Festival (including major air show) to celebrate opening of Zurich Airport (29, 30 and 31 August).
8.4.1953 Handover of the new passenger terminal for operation.
1950
7.5.1950 Electorate approves supplementary credit facility of 18.6 million Swiss francs.
1948
17.11.1948 Commencement of operation and opening of blind landings runway.
27.10.1948 Establishment of Flughafen Immobiliengesellschaft (FIG).
14.6.1948 First flights to and from West runway.
1946
1.7.1946 Commencement of construction of the airport.
5.5.1946 Electorate approves credit facility of 36.8 million Swiss francs for construction of the airport.
1945
20.12.1945 Federal government sells 655 hectares of Kloten ordinance depot to the Canton of Zurich.
22.6.1945 Federal government declares Zurich as desired location for an intercontinental airport.
1943
8.4.1943 Government of the Canton of Zurich examines potential sites for a major airport.
1921
18.7.1921 First commercial flight from Switzerland to a destination abroad.
1903
17.12.1903 Wright brothers complete the first flight in a motorised aircraft.