Davos World Economic Forum 2026 — Private Jet Emissions Tracker
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting · Davos-Klosters, Switzerland
Total CO₂
408 t
metric tonnes
Flights Tracked
137
private jet movements
Distinct Aircraft
84
unique tail numbers
Last updated January 23rd 2026
Carbon Sky Index tracked 137 private jet movements across St Gallen, LSZG, Lugano, and Bern during Davos World Economic Forum 2026 2026. A total of 137 private jet movements were recorded, emitting an estimated 408.1 metric tonnes of CO₂. Emissions estimates are calculated using the EUROCONTROL EMEP/EEA Guidebook 2023 LTO and cruise phase methodology.
Private jet activity at St Gallen, LSZG, Lugano, and Bern averaged 27.7 t CO₂ per day in the 30 days before the event. During the Davos World Economic Forum 2026 window, daily emissions peaked at 129.6 t CO₂ on January 18 — 368% above baseline.
Daily Flight Activity
vs. 30-day rolling baseline
Peak above 30-day baseline
+368%
Excess emissions on peak day
102 t
Peak inbound date · 74 total
January 18
Of the 137 total movements recorded, 74 were inbound arrivals and 63 were outbound departures. Inbound flights generated 238.8 t CO₂ and outbound flights generated 169.3 t CO₂.
Inbound / Outbound Split
Inbound arrivals
74
flights
239 t CO₂
Outbound departures
63
flights
169 t CO₂
First & Last
First arrival
San Jose (KSJC)
Sun, Jan 18, 2026
Last departure
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg (EDVE)
Fri, Jan 23, 2026
The table below lists all 137 private jet movements tracked at St Gallen, LSZG, Lugano, and Bern during Davos World Economic Forum 2026 2026. 65 aircraft were making their first recorded visit to the event airports in the prior four months.
All Flights
137 totalCologne-Bonn→Bern
1.0 t CO₂
East Midlands→Lugano
2.4 t CO₂
London→Bern
3.0 t CO₂
St Gallen→Braunschweig-Wolfsburg
0.9 t CO₂
St Gallen→Farnborough
3.8 t CO₂
St Gallen→London
2.4 t CO₂
St Gallen→Schwäbisch Hall
0.5 t CO₂
Madrid→St Gallen
2.7 t CO₂
St Gallen→Cascais
5.7 t CO₂
Farnborough→Bern
2.6 t CO₂
Aircraft arrived from 10 distinct origin airports during the event window. The highest-volume origin was Farnborough (EGLF), which accounted for 7 arrivals and approximately 20.8 metric tonnes of CO₂.
Top Origin Cities
| Rank | Origin city | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FarnboroughEGLF | 7 | 21 t | 3.0 t |
| 2 | ZurichLSZH | 7 | 8 t | 1.1 t |
| 3 | ParisLFPB | 5 | 10 t | 1.9 t |
| 4 | LondonEGWU | 4 | 10 t | 2.5 t |
| 5 | Nice/Cote D'AzurLFMN | 3 | 4 t | 1.4 t |
| 6 | GenevaLSGG | 3 | 4 t | 1.3 t |
| 7 | AmsterdamEHAM | 2 | 5 t | 2.3 t |
| 8 | RomeLIRA | 2 | 4 t | 2.1 t |
| 9 | RotterdamEHRD | 2 | 3 t | 1.7 t |
| 10 | MadridLEMD | 2 | 5 t | 2.7 t |
Fleet Breakdown
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private jets flew to Davos World Economic Forum 2026 2026?
Carbon Sky Index tracked 137 private jet movements across St Gallen, LSZG, Lugano, and Bern during the Davos World Economic Forum 2026 2026 window (January 18, 2026 to January 24, 2026). These 84 distinct aircraft emitted an estimated 408 metric tonnes of CO₂.
How much CO₂ did private jets emit at Davos World Economic Forum 2026 2026?
Private jets flying to and from Davos World Economic Forum 2026 2026 emitted an estimated 408 metric tonnes of CO₂ in total. Carbon Sky Index calculates emissions using the EUROCONTROL EMEP/EEA Guidebook 2023 methodology, covering both LTO (landing and takeoff) and cruise phase emissions.
Which airport had the most private jet traffic during Davos World Economic Forum 2026 2026?
Carbon Sky Index monitored traffic across St Gallen, LSZG, Lugano, and Bern. The highest volume of arriving aircraft came from Farnborough, with 7 inbound flights recorded.
How does Carbon Sky Index track private jet emissions?
Carbon Sky Index uses ADS-B transponder data to identify private jet movements at monitored airports. CO₂ estimates are calculated per flight using the EUROCONTROL EMEP/EEA Guidebook 2023 methodology, which accounts for aircraft type, route distance, and both LTO and cruise phase fuel burn. Data is updated daily.
Flight data is sourced from ADS-B transponder signals aggregated from a global receiver network and updated daily. CO₂ estimates are calculated using aircraft-type hourly burn rates from the Carbon Sky Index emissions model. Read methodology →