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Oxygen supply during alpine flights: An often underestimated risk?

Last updated on 8 October 2024
For many pilots, especially in Switzerland, it is common to climb to altitudes of 9,500 feet (approx. 2,900 metres) or higher when flying over the Alps in order to overcome the mountain ranges. But what many don't realise is that our bodies are often not prepared for these altitudes. Most of us live and work at altitudes that are only a few hundred metres above sea level. This means that our bodies are not used to the reduced oxygen supply at higher altitudes. When flying in the Alps, the rapid gain in altitude - often several thousand feet - can lead to reduced oxygen saturation in the blood, which in turn significantly reduces our mental performance.

 

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