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Salzburg Airport

IATA SZGICAO LOWS🇦🇹 Salzburg
Coordinates
47.7933°N, 13.0043°E
Elevation
1,411 ft (430 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
AT-5
Time zone
Vienna(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:45
Sunrise
05:24
Sunset
21:05
Civil dusk
21:44

About 15h 40m 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 Salzburg Airport

Salzburg Airport

Salzburg Airport, branded as Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart, is Austria's second-largest airport. It serves Salzburg, the fourth-largest Austrian city, and is a gateway to Austria's numerous ski areas. The airport is located 1.7 NM west-south-west of the Salzburg City centre and 2 km (1.2 mi) from the Austrian-German border. It is jointly owned by Salzburg Municipality (25%) and Salzburg State (75%). The airport is named after the Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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

Live weather

LOWS

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 33▸ displaced9,022 ft / 2,750 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP123.725 MHz
ATISATIS125.725 MHz
GNDGND121.750 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingAutovermietungGastronomieLoungeInformations-SchalterLost & Found ServiceMobilitäts-Service

Airport event scheduled for June 20, 2026, with free entry and special transportation arrangements.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(4)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (17)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA CClass CCTAFL195FL245
TMA LOWSClass CTMAFL195FL245
CTA CClass DCTAFL125FL195
TMA LOWSClass DTMA3500 ft MSLFL195
CTR LOWSClass DCTRGND7000 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle364 ft1,414 ft
Sendeanlage Salzburg-Gaisberg328 ft4,167 ft
Salzburger Dom256 ft1,404 ft
Obstacle230 ft1,345 ft
Obstacle230 ft1,335 ft
Obstacle1,339 ft
5G-Masten1,572 ft
Obstacle1,847 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Salzburg Airport.

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇦🇹 More airports in Austria📘 Flying in Austria: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Salzburg Airport?

The ICAO code for Salzburg Airport is LOWS, and its IATA code is SZG.

Where is Salzburg Airport located?

Salzburg Airport is large airport located in Salzburg, Austria, at an elevation of 1,411 ft (430 m).

How many runways does Salzburg Airport have?

Salzburg Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,022 ft / 2,750 m.

Which airlines fly to Salzburg Airport?

Airlines historically serving Salzburg Airport include Air Berlin, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Germanwings, Intersky, among 12 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Salzburg Airport?

Historical data lists 17 nonstop destinations from Salzburg Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Salzburg Airport in?

Salzburg Airport is in the Europe/Vienna time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Salzburg Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Salzburg Airport is approximately 4.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Salzburg Airport?

The nearest airport to Salzburg Airport is Grabenstätt Airfield (EDJG), about 18.6 nm to the w, followed by Unterwössen Airfield and Schönberg Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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