Klagenfurt (LOWK/KLU) — Klagenfurt, Austria
Klagenfurt (LOWK/KLU) serves Klagenfurt, Austria. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (10L/28R, 10R/28L). Field elevation is 1472 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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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
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
- 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
- GENDEC 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.
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
- 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 non-revenue flights generally do not require a landing permit. Standard customs/immigration procedures apply for non-Schengen arrivals.
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Klagenfurt (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.
- How long is the runway at LOWK?
- The main runway at Klagenfurt (10L/28R) measures 8933 X 148.
- 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.