The Swiss Air Force will move all F/A-18 squadrons to Emmen starting in 2027, while Meiringen and Payerne prepare for the eventual induction of the F-35A. On Feb. 18, 2025, the Swiss Government ...

The main bases for Swiss F/A-18 operations are Payerne Air Base and Meiringen Air Base in western and central Switzerland, respectively. These bases offer strategic coverage of the Swiss airspace.