World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting will take place in Davos from 19 to 23 January 2026. Various measures have been taken at the request of the Graubünden government in order to guarantee security. These include restrtictions on the use of Davos airspace and aerodromes from 16 to 24 January 2026. The Federal Council has tasked the Air Force with maintaining air sovereignty.
Air traffic over territory of Switzerland and Liechtenstein will be restricted within a radius of 25 nautical miles (about 47 kilometres) from the centre of Davos. Similar restrictions apply to border regions in Austria and Italy. Approaches and departures at aerodromes within the security zone are subject to special rules and procedures which the Air Force has drawn up in cooperation with the Federal Office of Civil Aviation.
Special rules and procedures for flight operations apply to the aerodromes in Bad Ragaz, Balzers and Samedan, which are located within the restricted area (LSR). All flights to and from these aerodromes require prior authorisation from the Air Force.
Aviation includes more than helicopters and winged aircraft; other airspace users will therefore also be subject to restrictions.
The operation of model aircraft, drones and tethered balloons is restricted in an area between Davos Monstein over the Wolfgang Pass into Prättigau to Landquart and the region of Chur from 14 to 24 January 2026. Details are available on the drone map.
Flights with hang-gliders and paragliders are restricted on the 16th and from 19 to 24 January 2026: details are available on the Swiss Hang-gliders association website.
Detailed information can be found in official publications (VFR Manual SUP, NOTAM, DABS; see further information).
Air Force identification of an aircraft
What should I do as a pilot if a military aircraft suddenly appears next to me? How should I fly? What does it mean and what does the Air Force want from me? Explanations can be found in the following video.