Landing Where Others Can’t: The Shortest Airport in Switzerland and What It Means for Private Aviation

Pilatus PC-12 NGX in Bad Ragaz
Pilatus PC-12 NGX in Bad Ragaz

Ever wondered what the shortest usable airport in Switzerland is?


It’s located in Bad Ragaz - home to one of the country’s most compact airfields. And yes, we land there.


For many aircraft operators, short runways are a limitation. They restrict access, increase operational complexity, and often require alternative routing to larger airports. For us at Maremma Aviation Club, they represent opportunity.

Why Short Runways Matter in Private Aviation


Most traditional private jets require longer paved runways. This means they are limited to larger commercial airports or select executive terminals. The result? Additional ground transfers, longer driving times, and unnecessary complexity.


Our fleet, centered around the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, allows us to operate from boutique airports and short-runway destinations across Switzerland and Europe.


This changes the entire experience of private aviation.


Instead of landing “near” your destination, we land closer to it.



Bad Ragaz: Precision Over Size


Bad Ragaz is not an airport designed for heavy traffic. It’s precise, focused, and practical - much like the kind of aviation we believe in.


Operating into shorter runways requires:

  • Advanced performance planning

  • Experienced pilots

  • Aircraft designed for efficiency

  • Operational discipline


This is not about taking risks. It’s about having the right aircraft and the right expertise.


For our members, this translates into something simple:

Less transfer time. Less friction. More direct travel.



Private Aviation Isn’t About Flying Bigger


There’s a common misconception that private aviation is about larger jets and longer ranges. In reality, for short-haul European travel, the real advantage lies in flexibility.


Landing differently means traveling differently.


When your aircraft can access smaller regional airfields, the entire journey becomes:

  • Faster

  • More discreet

  • More adaptable


At Maremma Aviation Club, we believe private aviation should be purposeful, not oversized.


Bad Ragaz is just one example of how access defines experience.

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