Meiringen Air Base
Meiringen Air Base plays a key role in ensuring the Swiss Air Force's operational readiness.
Of its approximately 200 personnel, most are based in Meiringen, while a smaller number work at Bern Belp Airport. They meet the daily challenges of operating and maintaining cutting-edge technology. Whether they are supporting flight operations, maintaining extensive infrastructure, or monitoring Swiss airspace, they all make a vital contribution to national security through their professionalism and precision. The team also includes 30 apprentices training in mechanical engineering, automotive technology, and facility maintenance.
Air Force Squadron 11 is one of the three F/A-18 Hornet squadrons of the Swiss Air Force and a key pillar of Switzerland’s air defence. While the other two F/A-18 squadrons are based in Payerne in western Switzerland, Fighter Squadron 11 has been stationed in Unterbach since January 2006, carrying out missions every day from Meiringen Air Base in the Bernese Oberland.
Air Base Command Meiringen works closely with Air Base Command 13 during refresher courses with conscript soldiers to ensure that operations at Meiringen Air Base can continue as usual.
Air traffic control is provided by Skyguide, the nationwide air navigation service provider.
The situation at Bern Airport is somewhat unique: members of the Federal Council, high-ranking guests from Switzerland and abroad, and other dignitaries are frequent visitors. Staff stationed in Belp primarily handle the helicopters and VIP aircraft operated by the Federal Air Transport Service.
- 21 November - 5 December 2025: No scheduled jet operations
- 24 November - 5 December 2025: Restaurant Fliegertreff open until 1pm
- 9 February 2026: Night flight event Meiringen Air Base
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The Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport DDPS
Swiss Army
Meiringen Air Base
CH - 3857 Unterbach