What are the operating hours of LOWL?

Linz operates from 04:30 to 22:00.

What is the tower frequency at LOWL?

The tower frequency at Linz is 118.800 MHz.

What fuel is available at LOWL?

Linz offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.

Does LOWL require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Linz (Austria).

Is customs available at LOWL?

Yes, customs at Linz is available from 04:30 to 22:00.

Does LOWL require slots or PPR?

Slots are required and PPR is required at Linz.

Where is LOWL located?

Linz (LOWL) is located in Linz, Austria.

How long is the runway at LOWL?

The main runway at Linz (08/26) measures 9852 X 197.

Does LOWL have an ILS approach?

Yes, Linz has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.

Is LOWL a port of entry?

Yes, Linz is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Linz (LOWL/LNZ) — Linz, Austria

Linz (LOWL/LNZ) serves Linz, Austria. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (08/26, 08L/26R). Field elevation is 980 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

21 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-06-11

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LOWL
Name: Linz
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 48.2332
Longitude: 14.1875
Elevation: 980 ft
Country: Austria
Municipality: Linz
IATA Code: LNZ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: LOVV
Timezone: Europe/Vienna
Distance from City: 10.9 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 9852 X 197
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: LIGHTED
NAVAIDs: ILS RWY 08, ILS RWY 26
Approach Types: ILS, VOR, NDB, RNAV
Remarks: RWY formerly designated 09/27, renamed to 08/26 effective 18 NOV 2010.

Runway 08L/26R

Designation: 08L/26R
Dimensions: 1865 X 144
Surface: Grass
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.800 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 125.680 MHz
Traffic/Approach: Approach 119.750 MHz; Tower 118.800 MHz (03:30-21:00 UTC Mon-Fri MHz
ATIS: 128.130 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 04:30 – 22:00

Tuesday 04:30 – 22:00

Wednesday 04:30 – 22:00

Thursday 04:30 – 22:00

Friday 04:30 – 22:00

Saturday 04:30 – 22:00

Sunday 04:30 – 22:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Mon-Fri 05:30-23:00 local (04:30-22:00 UTC winter / 03:30-21:00 UTC summer). Sat-Sun 06:00-23:00 local (05:00-22:00 UTC winter / 04:00-21:00 UTC summer). Departure hall opens 2.5 hours before first departure. Parking available 24/7.

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +43 7221 600 0
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: +43 7221 600 1151
Website: https://www.linz-airport.com/en
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Yes
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: [email protected]
Remarks: Slots mandatory for scheduled/commercial IFR (Level 2 SMA, EU Facilitated). GA IFR and all non-scheduled flights require PPR. PPR required outside 06:00-21:00 UTC. Slot requests via [email protected].

Customs

Open: 04:30
Close: 22:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Mon-Fri 04:30-22:00 UTC winter / 03:30-21:00 UTC summer; Sat-Sun 05:00-22:00 UTC winter / 04:00-21:00 UTC summer. Available on request outside published hours.

Fees

Landing Fee: N/A
Parking Fee: N/A
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Austria Air Transport Levy (ATL) applies to all commercial and charter departures on aircraft MTOW >2,000 kg. Rate varies by flight distance. Crew on duty, infants under 2 without seat, transit passengers, and certain repositioning/emergency flights are exempt.

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: Landing permit not required for EU/EEA aircraft. Non-EU aircraft require PPR and may need overflight/landing permits from Austro Control. APIS required for all international flights per EU regulations.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 21:00
Curfew End: 03:30
Noise Chapter Min: 3
Remarks: Night curfew applies outside main operating hours. ICAO Annex 16 Chapter III minimum. Max wingspan 36m. Extended cargo ops on request (min 2 movements). Curfew times vary by day/season: Mon-Fri summer curfew 21:00-03:30 UTC; Sat-Sun summer 21:00-04:00 UTC; Mon-Fri winter 22:00-04:30 UTC; Sat-Sun winter 22:00-05:00 UTC.

Alternates

LOLW

ICAO: LOLW
Name: Wels
Distance (NM): 6.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Wels.

LOWS

ICAO: LOWS
Name: Salzburg
Distance (NM): 54.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: No US CBP Preclearance. Landing permit not required for EU/EFTA aircraft. Prior notification via handling agent required for non-EU aircraft. APIS submission mandatory for international flights per EU regulations.

EDME

ICAO: EDME
Name: Eggenfelden
Distance (NM): 59.3
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDMS

ICAO: EDMS
Name: Straubing
Distance (NM): 77.5
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

LOWZ

ICAO: LOWZ
Name: Zell Am See
Distance (NM): 79.8
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.

Airport Services

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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

A1852/26 caution

VOR out of service

DVOR/DME LNZ 116.60MHZ/CH113X, VOR PART U/S

2026-08-26 06:00:00 2026-08-26 13:00:00

A1837/26 caution

Navigation equipment issue

ILS GP RWY 26 332.000MHZ U/S

2026-08-06 06:00:00 2026-08-06 10:00:00

A1866/26 caution

Obstacle erected

CRANE ERECTED AT HOERSCHING PSN: 481320N 0141054E MAX HGT: 23M/76FT AGL ELEV: 320M/1050FT AMSL OBST DAY AND NIGHT MARKED

2026-07-22 05:00:00 2026-09-11 18:00:00

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of LOWL?: Linz operates from 04:30 to 22:00.
What is the tower frequency at LOWL?: The tower frequency at Linz is 118.800 MHz.
What fuel is available at LOWL?: Linz offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
Does LOWL require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Linz (Austria).
Is customs available at LOWL?: Yes, customs at Linz is available from 04:30 to 22:00.
Does LOWL require slots or PPR?: Slots are required and PPR is required at Linz.
Where is LOWL located?: Linz (LOWL) is located in Linz, Austria.
What is the IATA code for LOWL?: The IATA code for Linz is LNZ.
How long is the runway at LOWL?: The main runway at Linz (08/26) measures 9852 X 197.
Does LOWL have an ILS approach?: Yes, Linz has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.
Is LOWL a port of entry?: Yes, Linz is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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