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Klagenfurt (LOWK/KLU) — Klagenfurt, Austria

At a glance

Operating hours
03:45–21:30 UTC
Customs
04:00–20:00 UTC (on request)
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
Tower
118.200
Runways
10L/28R, 10R/28L
Elevation
1,472 ft

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 12:00Z
2026-10-172026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LOWK
  • Name: Klagenfurt
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 46.642502
  • Longitude: 14.3377
  • Elevation: 1472 ft
  • Country: Austria
  • Municipality: Klagenfurt
  • IATA Code: KLU
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: LOVV
  • Timezone: Europe/Vienna
  • Distance from City: 3.1 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 10L/28R

  • Designation: 10L/28R
  • Dimensions: 8933 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 53/R/A/W/T
  • Lighting: ALS 5-step (RWY 10L), ILS CAT II/III lighting
  • NAVAIDs: ILS CAT II/III RWY 28R, NDB RWY 28R
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT II, ILS CAT III, LOC, NDB, RNP
  • Remarks: PCN 53/R/A/W/T (West threshold), 62/R/B/W/T (East I/II/Main). Asphalt surface. Lighted runway.

Runway 10R/28L

  • Designation: 10R/28L
  • Dimensions: 2332 X 82
  • Surface: Grass
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.200 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 123.320 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: Approach 123.020 MHz; Tower 118.200 MHz; OPR 123.320 MHz; ATIS 126.330 MHz MHz
  • ATIS: 126.330 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 03:45 – 21:30
Tuesday 03:45 – 21:30
Wednesday 03:45 – 21:30
Thursday 03:45 – 21:30
Friday 03:45 – 21:30
Saturday 03:45 – 21:30
Sunday 03:45 – 21:30
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Operating hours local: Mon-Fri 05:45-23:30, Sat 05:45-22:00, Sun 07:00-23:30. UTC times shown reflect earliest open (Mon-Fri/Sun 05:45 local = 03:45 UTC in CEST / 04:45 UTC in CET) and latest close (Mon-Fri/Sun 23:30 local). Tower hours 05:45-23:45 local. Times vary by DST (CET UTC+1 / CEST UTC+2).

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +43 463 41500-0
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.klagenfurt-airport.at/en/home
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Yes
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: [email protected]
  • Remarks: Slots required for scheduled/commercial operations. PPR mandatory for all IFR arrivals/departures. Non-based GA also requires PPR.

Customs

  • Open: 04:00
  • Close: 20:00
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: Customs hours 05:00-22:00 local (CET/CEST). Available on request outside hours with prior notice.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: N/A
  • Parking Fee: N/A
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Austria Air Transport Levy (ATL) applies to passengers on commercial/charter flights departing LOWK (aircraft MTOW >2000 kg). Rates vary by flight distance.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-07
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-07
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit not required for EU/EEA aircraft. Prior notification required for non-EU aircraft.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 21:30
  • Curfew End: 03:45
  • Noise Chapter Min: 4
  • Remarks: Curfew 23:30-05:45 local (Mon-Fri/Sun); 22:00-05:45 local (Sat). Max wingspan 36 m. Noise Chapter 4 minimum.

Alternates

LJLJ

  • ICAO: LJLJ
  • Name: Brnik
  • Distance (NM): 25.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Ljubljana.

LOWG

  • ICAO: LOWG
  • Name: Graz
  • Distance (NM): 49.9
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: No US CBP Preclearance. Landing permit not required for EU/EEA aircraft; prior notification via AVCARD or eAPIS recommended for non-EU. APIS submission mandatory for international flights per EU regulations.

LJMB

  • ICAO: LJMB
  • Name: Orehova Vas
  • Distance (NM): 56.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Maribor. Immigration office operational during published hours.

LIPQ

  • ICAO: LIPQ
  • Name: Ronchi Dei Legionari
  • Distance (NM): 60.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Trieste.

LOWZ

  • ICAO: LOWZ
  • Name: Zell Am See
  • Distance (NM): 74.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Zell am See.

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Austria Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan 2 hours before departure
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
Private / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights generally do not require a landing permit. Standard customs/immigration procedures apply for non-Schengen arrivals.

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Active NOTAMs

A2843/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
REFUELLING SERVICES ARE LIMITED. MONDAY - SUNDAY: FROM 07:00 UTC TO 17:00 UTC REFUELLING REQUESTS OUTSIDE THE SPECIFIED TIMES MUST BE NOTIFIED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE AND IS SUBJECTED TO AN ADDITIONAL FEE PPR: TEL:+43 463 415 00-245 EMAIL: FBL(AT)KLU-AIRPORT.AT
2027-01-23 04:45 UTC 2027-03-27 22:30 UTC
A2719/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 315/26 WEF26NOV2026. STANDARD DEPARTURE CHARTS - INSTRUMENT (SID) - ICAO RWY 10L AND RWY 28R
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
A2431/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 314/26 WEF29OCT2026. ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE CHART - ICAO
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LOKG Ferlach-Glainach Airport 7 NM LOKR Sankt Donat / Mairist Airfield 7 NM LOKF Feldkirchen Airfield 11 NM LOKH Hirt Airport 18 NM LJBL Lesce-Bled Airfield 18 NM LOKM Mayerhofen Airport 20 NM LOKW Wolfsberg Airport 23 NM LJLJ Brnik 26 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of LOWK?
Klagenfurt operates from 03:45 to 21:30.
What is the tower frequency at LOWK?
The tower frequency at Klagenfurt is 118.200 MHz.
What fuel is available at LOWK?
Klagenfurt offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
Does LOWK require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private non-revenue flights generally do not require a landing permit. Standard customs/immigration procedures apply for non-Schengen arrivals. Permit details for Austria
Is customs available at LOWK?
Yes, customs at Klagenfurt is available from 04:00 to 20:00.
Does LOWK require slots or PPR?
Slots are required and PPR is required at Klagenfurt.
Where is LOWK located?
Klagenfurt (LOWK) is located in Klagenfurt, Austria.
What is the IATA code for LOWK?
The IATA code for Klagenfurt is KLU.
Does LOWK have an ILS approach?
Yes, Klagenfurt has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10L/28R.
Is LOWK a port of entry?
Yes, Klagenfurt is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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