Spotting Switzerland - 1 May

[Richard de Florennes]

Hello,
does somebody now if 1st of May is a regular flying day for the Swiss Armed Forces, especially Payerne and Alpnach?
I now in some regions 1st of May is observed as a holiday, but not in the regions of Payerne and Alpnach according to various sources.
Any experiences, especially from our Swiss spotters in this forum?
Thanks in advance for any information!

[swissmember]

Only Dübendorf is closed on that day. All other mil airports are active. Even Meiringen should be active although it is a holiday in the canton of Berne. http://www.vtg.admin.ch/de/organisation ... ingen.html But don't forget the reduced flight time on mondays (in the morning only from 1000-1200h).

[Wrecks]

You can always check at the Swiss military website if there will be activity.
Looks like Payerne will have a Wiederholungskurs with F-5s and F-18s in the last week of April and first 2 week of May

http://www.vtg.admin.ch/de/organisation ... yerne.html
(click on Flugbetriebszeiten und Belegungsplan)

[Richard de Florennes]

Thanks for your information! That helps a lot!