Opening up the third dimension

Why is Switzerland's largest airport located in Zurich-Kloten today? What role did aircraft noise play in the development of the Geneva-Cointrin and Basel-Mulhouse airports? How did the first air routes emerge in Switzerland, and since when have air traffic controllers existed? For the first time, the history of airports, airfields, and air traffic control in Switzerland is comprehensively presented from its beginnings to the end of the 20th century. The author does not focus on individual facilities but adopts a nationwide perspective, placing it in a global context. From extensive source material, he reconstructs the emergence and development of aviation infrastructure in Switzerland and highlights the impact of various conditions and actors on this development, taking into account a wide range of factors.