GVA: Facts and figures 2008
- Annual turnover of CHF 301 million, more than half of which is generated by non-aviation business.
- An investment programme of CHF 100 million as part of the overall master plan through 2007-2015.
- A total area of 340 hectares.
- A single 3'900-metre concrete runway (ILS cat. III) with an hourly capacity of 38 aircraft movements and a 700-metre grass landing strip.
- Main terminal with the capacity to handle 12-15 million passengers per year in the long term.
- Fully equipped 24'000 sq.m. reight terminal.
- 55 aircraft parking positions linked to an underground fuel hydrant system.
- 45 boarding lounges.
- 115 check-in desks at the end of 2008, 130 planned for the end of 2009.
- Annual traffic 2008 more than 11.4 million passengers, 190'000 aircraft movements and 45'000 tons of freight.
- Forecast passenger traffic growth reaching 14.5 million passengers between now and 2020.
- Flight network of direct flights to approximately 100 destinations (including frequent services to Africa, the Middle East North America and Asia.
- More than 50 scheduled airlines operating more than 1'000 departures a week and some hundred charter airlines.
- Catchment area straddling three countries (Switzerland, France and Italy), with a population of 6 million living within 2 hours of the airport.
- Multi-modal transport system with integrated railway station (150 trains per day), access to the Swiss and French motorway network, plus parking for over 4'500 vehicles.
- Shopping centre with more than 60 stores and services open 7 days a week.
- More than 8'000 jobs on-site spread across 150 companies and organisations.
- Overall impact of 24'000 jobs generated and total annual contribution of CHF 9 billion to the local economy.
- A geographical location 5 km from Geneva city centre.
Opening hours of terminal T1
For security reasons, the terminal T1 is closed from 00:00 am to 04:00 am. The French sector is closed from 11:00 pm to 04:30 am. It is not allowed to stay inside during this time.
If you can not afford a night in a hotel, we suggest you to contact a youth hostel.
No smoking airport
Smoking is prohibited inside the airport buildings.
Passengers may use the smoking lounge equipped with the latest ventilation and smoke extraction technologies located in the transit area, near the 1st class/business lounges.
Currencies accepted at GVA
- CHF and € for shops and car parks.
- CHF, €, £ and $ in the restaurants.
Airport guided tours
It is possible to visit the Airport provided there is a group of at least 15 people (maximum 30). Visits are arranged as follows: screening of a film on the Airport’s activities, bus tour on the tarmac, visit to the security service barracks (minimum age: 10 years).
For more detailed information, please contact our "Guided Tours" service on tel. +4122 717 71 07 or by e-mail.
Hiring of conference/meeting rooms
The Altitude - located on the top floor of the Airport - has 7 fully flexible conference rooms equipped with cutting-edge audio-visual technology, with a sensational view over the apron and the Jura Mountains.
T3 Business Aviation Terminal
Terminal T3 (business aviation) is located at 20 chemin des Papillons, near the route de Meyrin.
To get there by public transport, take the 28 bus to the "Blandonnet" bus stop.
Advertising objects
We do not send GVA advertising objects such as pens, key ring, etc.
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