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The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Hinterstoisser Air Base

ICAO LOXZ🇦🇹 Zeltweg
Coordinates
47.2028°N, 14.7442°E
Elevation
2,264 ft (690 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AT-6
Time zone
Vienna(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.9° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:46
Sunrise
06:18
Sunset
19:48
Civil dusk
20:19

About 13h 30m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Hinterstoisser Air Base

Hinterstoisser Air Base

Zeltweg Air Base, known in German as Fliegerhorst Hinterstoisser, is a military airfield in Styria, Austria near Zeltweg. It is the main airfield of the Austrian Air Force. It was also used as a motor racing circuit in the 1960s.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

LOXZ

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08R / 26L▸ displaced9,022 ft / 2,750 m197 ftAspLightedOpen
08L / 26R▸ displaced4,625 ft / 1,410 m131 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPRADAR129.475 MHz
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(13)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA SClass CCTAFL195FL245
CTA CClass CCTAFL195FL245
MTMA LOXZClass DTMA9500 ft MSLFL125
MTMA LOXZClass DTMA6500 ft MSLFL125
MTMA LOXZClass DTMA7500 ft MSLFL125
CTA CClass DCTAFL125FL195
CTA SClass DCTA9500 ft MSLFL195
MCTR LOXZClass DCTRGND8000 ft MSL
MTA SCHOBER-NORDSpecial useType 257500 ft MSLFL245
MTA OBDACHSpecial useType 25FL125FL285
MTA SCHOBER-SUEDSpecial useType 257500 ft MSLFL245
MTA SCHOBERSpecial useType 257500 ft MSLFL245
MTA TAUERN-MITTESpecial useType 25FL125FL245

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Austria airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
RED BULL RING1 nm033°On request
GROSSLOBMING3.3 nm119°On request
WEISSKIRCHEN3.7 nm181°On request
THALHEIM5.9 nm262°On request
PÖLS6.8 nm280°On request
ST. LORENZEN6.8 nm062°On request
GABERL9.1 nm130°Compulsory
KATZLING9.1 nm285°On request
OBDACHER SATTEL9.5 nm184°Compulsory
KRAUBATH10.1 nm053°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Stadtturm249 ft2,431 ft
Obstacle213 ft5,157 ft
Windenergieanlage Gaberl213 ft5,148 ft
Obstacle5,075 ft
Obstacle5,689 ft
Obstacle5,151 ft
Obstacle2,566 ft
Obstacle5,066 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hinterstoisser Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hinterstoisser Air Base?

The ICAO code for Hinterstoisser Air Base is LOXZ.

Where is Hinterstoisser Air Base located?

Hinterstoisser Air Base is medium airport located in Zeltweg, Austria, at an elevation of 2,264 ft (690 m).

How many runways does Hinterstoisser Air Base have?

Hinterstoisser Air Base has 2 runways, the longest being 9,022 ft / 2,750 m.

What time zone is Hinterstoisser Air Base in?

Hinterstoisser Air Base is in the Europe/Vienna time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hinterstoisser Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hinterstoisser Air Base is approximately 4.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hinterstoisser Air Base?

The nearest airport to Hinterstoisser Air Base is Leoben/Timmersdorf Airfield (LOGT), about 13.9 nm to the ne, followed by Trieben Airfield and Mayerhofen Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Hinterstoisser Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.