Charges

Operational charges

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The operational charges that incur when operating at Zurich Airport are published in the AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication) Switzerland.

The following operational charges are levied:

Landing Charge	For each landing a landing charge based on the MTOM (Maximum Take-off Mass) has to paid to the airport operator.
Noise Charge	Is charged per landing and depends on the noise category the aircraft is assigned to.
Night Movement Charge	Applicable for landings and take-offs between 10pm and 06am LT depending on the time of movement and the noise category the aircraft is assigned to.
Emission Charge	Is charged per landing and depends on the absolute amount of nitrogen oxide which is emitted by the engine of the aircraft. The so called Engine Emission Value is applicable.
Parking Charge	The charge is based on the MTOM (Maximum Take-off Mass) and the duration of the ground time.
Passenger Charge	The charge is levied per departing passenger. There are different prices for transfer and locally joining passengers. The price includes a security- and a noise charge.
Air Cargo Charge	Is levied per kilo of air cargo at different rates for arriving and transfer air cargo.
PRM-Charge	Is levied per departing passenger in order to finance assistance to disabled passengers and passengers with reduced mobility at Zurich Airport.

Questions concerning operational charges at Zurich Airport can be directed to the Airport Charges Manager Bettina Romeyke.