Altenrhein

One hundred years of aviation history on Lake Constance: Altenrhein prepares for major event

St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport will celebrate a historic anniversary in the summer of 2026. For a century, the site, located near the border with the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, has served as an important hub for regional and international air traffic. The centenary will be commemorated with festivities over the weekend of August 28-30, 2026, which will include both the

16 May 2026 15:20

Weather drones close data gap in the lower atmosphere

On World Weather Day, March 23, meteorology is focusing on the technological exploration of the lower atmosphere. The Swiss company Meteomatics is addressing the so-called blind spot in weather observation, which lies between ground-level measuring stations and satellite data. While satellites capture large-scale structures, data from the lower atmosphere, up to 6.000 meters above sea level, is missing.

March 24, 2026 13:09

Securing air traffic control funds for Swiss regional airports: National Council averts impending crisis

The Swiss National Council has made a far-reaching decision regarding the financial future of regional airports, thus averting a looming structural crisis. Following the Council of States, the larger chamber in Bern has now also voted to maintain federal subsidies for air traffic control services at locations such as Altenrhein Airport for the time being. Originally, a

March 11, 2026 13:38

Conflict over airshow for the anniversary of Altenrhein Airport

The planned airshow to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Swiss airport Altenrhein is causing considerable political tension across national borders. After the Vorarlberg state government gave its preliminary approval for the event, scheduled for August 2026, last Thursday, resistance immediately formed in the neighboring Austrian municipalities. The mayors, in particular, are voicing their opposition.

February 24, 2026 12:09

Authorities approve airshow to mark the 100th anniversary of Altenrhein airfield

St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport is approaching a significant milestone in its history and is preparing a large-scale anniversary event from August 28th to 30th, 2026. Following intensive negotiations, the relevant authorities in Switzerland and Austria have granted permission for a celebratory weekend, which will also include an airshow.

February 22, 2026 06:06

Logistics and mobility dynamics at the World Economic Forum in Davos: An analysis of private jet traffic

The upcoming World Economic Forum in Davos is once again bringing the operational processes and logistics surrounding one of the most important gatherings of the global elite into sharp focus. A recent analysis, published ahead of the event in January 2026, provides detailed insights into traffic patterns from previous years and forecasts continued high demand.

16 January 2026 12:34

Securing the regional air transport infrastructure in Switzerland and the Lake Constance region

The political debate surrounding financial support for Swiss regional airports has taken a decisive turn. In a recent vote, the Council of States, the upper house of the Swiss Parliament, rejected the federal government's planned cost-cutting measures in air traffic control. The vote was 23 to 15.

13 January 2026 05:38

Swiss Air Rail expands network to include St. Gallen, Locarno and Konstanz

Swiss airline and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) are further expanding their combined travel service "Swiss Air Rail." Starting October 27, 2025, St. Gallen, Locarno, and Constance will be included in the intermodal network. All three destinations are directly connected to Zurich Airport by train. With the expansion

20 October 2025 09:08

Peoples expands connection between Vienna and Altenrhein

The Austrian regional airline Peoples is expanding its scheduled flight offerings between Vienna and St. Gallen-Altenrhein airports starting at the end of November 2025. With the addition of an additional Friday morning rotation, the route will now be served twice daily on all weekdays. The flights are scheduled at optimal off-peak times to meet the needs of business and leisure travelers.

September 24, 2025 10:56

Strategic decision in Altenrhein: Airport prepares for possible end of state air traffic control

The future of Altenrhein Airport on the Swiss border is facing an uncertain but crucial phase. The Swiss Federal Council plans to discontinue financial support for air traffic control at regional airports starting in 2027. This would have a direct impact on Altenrhein Airport, which currently benefits from these subsidies. In response to

August 5, 2025 06:02