Facts & Figures
Geneva Airport is the international airport of Geneva, the second most populous city in Switzerland. It is located 4 km (2.5 mi) north-west of the city centre. It surpassed the 15-million-passengers-a-year mark for the first time in December 2014. The airport serves as a hub for Swiss International Air Lines and easyJet Switzerland. It features a route network of flights mainly to European metropolitan and leisure destinations as well as some long-haul routes to North America, China, Africa, and the Middle East.
The freight operations are also accessible from both countries, making Geneva a European Union freight hub although Switzerland is not a member of the EU. The airport is partially in the municipality of Meyrin and partially in the municipality of Le Grand-Saconnex.
Noise Pollution and the Community
The airport lies entirely within Swiss territory, however, its northern limit runs along the Swiss–French border and the airport can be accessed from both countries. It is located 4 km (2.5 mi) north-west of the city centre of Geneva.
Citizens’ Influence
Governments’ Position
Expected developments
Members/Friends
Member of UECNA: ARAG
Member of UECNA: Elan Savigny Environnement
Friend of UECNA: Carpe
Friend of UECNA: Association de Défense des Riverains de l’Aéroport de Bâle-Mulhouse