2.7.1979 Crossair commences flight operations.
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.
1.4.1976 Opening of Airport Plaza shopping centre.
1.1.1976 Opening of runway 14/32, subsequent renovation of runway 16.
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.
20.6.1974 Introduction of new approach routes to reduce disturbance from aircraft noise.
1.3.1973 Swissair takes over Hangar III.
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.
1.4.1971 Completion of expansion stage 2: south hall tract in Terminal A.
30.1.1971 Commencement of construction of Terminal B.
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.