​Skyguide: radar failure, Genève and Zurich reduced capacity on 20 October

Le Tuesday 20 October 2026, une Technical failure in Skyguide (Swiss air control) briefly interrupted take-offs and landings at Genève (GVA) and Zurich (ZRH). According to 20 Minutes and SRF, traffic has resumed, but the capacity of Swiss airspace remains limited to about 50 % until further notice.

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Genève-Aéroport has been informed to 14 h 30 ; To 14 h 50, the capacity is increased to 50 %, says spokesman Ignace Jeannerat (cited by 24 Heures / 20 Minutes). Flights can again leave and arrive, with possible delays within the following hours. Skyguide states that the incident affects the system that generates the radar image for the controllers; no sign of cyberattack n A crisis headquarters is working to restore full capacity. The Zurich airport did not yet estimate the total extent of delays in the early afternoon.

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Facts : 20 Minutes, SRF, Ticinonline / Reuters, 20 October 2026. Always check with your company.