Microlights entitled to fly in Switzerland
Foreign microlight aircraft which are approved under LTF-UL or BCAR-S which may apply for a Special Permission to fly into Swiss airspace.
Operational Basis:
Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) published by Skyguide swiss air navigation services ltd.
AIC 003/2022 A (in English)
Further information and the form for applying for a Special Permission can be found here.
Rescue systems
Important information for emergency services organizations
The ultralight aircraft (ULs) listed below are normally equipped with a rescue system. Such rescue systems are also known as “Ballistic Recovery System" (BRS).
Ultralight aircraft with text in bold are equipped with an electric engine.
Last update: 20 January 2026
Further Information
Federal office of civil aviation FOCA
Aircraft registry