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Salzburg (LOWS/SZG) — Salzburg, Austria

At a glance

Operating hours
05:00–22:00 UTC
Customs
05:00–23:00 UTC (on request)
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
Tower
118.100
Runways
15/33
Elevation
1,411 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
42 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 33 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
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: LOWS
  • Name: Salzburg
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 47.793301
  • Longitude: 13.0043
  • Elevation: 1411 ft
  • Country: Austria
  • Municipality: Salzburg
  • IATA Code: SZG
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: LOVV
  • Timezone: Europe/Vienna
  • Distance from City: 3.1 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 15/33

  • Designation: 15/33
  • Dimensions: 9022 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 55/R/B/W/T
  • Lighting: HIRL, CL, SSALR RWY 33, ALSF-2 RWY 15, TDZL RWY 15, REIL, PAPI both ends
  • NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I RWY 15 (LOC 109.9 MHz)
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, RNAV (GNSS), NDB
  • Remarks: Runway 15 displaced threshold 656 ft; Runway 33 displaced threshold 787 ft. TORA RWY 33: 9350 ft; LDA RWY 33: 8235 ft. TORA RWY 15: 9022 ft; LDA RWY 15: 8366 ft. ILS training required RWY 15. RNP AR approaches require specific authorization. Tower view partially obscured. Noise abatement procedures in effect. Mode S on ground.

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.750 MHz
  • Operations: 123.720 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: Approach 123.720 MHz / 132.460 MHz (0500-2200 UTC); Tower 118.100 MHz (0500-2200 UTC); Ground/Delivery 121.750 MHz (0500-2200 UTC); ATIS 125.725 MHz (0500-2200 UTC) MHz
  • ATIS: 125.725 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 05:00 – 22:00
Tuesday 05:00 – 22:00
Wednesday 05:00 – 22:00
Thursday 05:00 – 22:00
Friday 05:00 – 22:00
Saturday 05:00 – 22:00
Sunday 05:00 – 22:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Control tower and ATC 0500-2200 UTC. Passenger operations (commercial) 0300-2200 UTC. Takeoff/landing 0500-2200 UTC. Administrative hours 0400-2200 UTC. Local time is CET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2) in summer.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +43 662 85800
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: +43 662 85800
  • Website: https://www.salzburg-airport.com/en
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Yes
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: [email protected]
  • Remarks: Slots mandatory for commercial IFR and scheduled cargo via COHOR/AUOS system. GA VFR/IFR does not require slots. PPR required for commercial and cargo operations; GA PPR only for noise Chapter 4+ aircraft outside 0600-2200 local.

Customs

  • Open: 05:00
  • Close: 23:00
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: Available on request outside regular hours for GA 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 departing on commercial/charter flights on aircraft MTOW >2,000 kg. Rates vary by flight distance (higher for short-haul <350 km).

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/EFTA aircraft. Prior notification via handling agent required for non-EU aircraft. APIS submission mandatory for international flights per EU regulations.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 22:00
  • Curfew End: 05:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: 4
  • Remarks: Night curfew 2200-0500 UTC. Quiet aircraft (ICAO Annex 16 Chapter III) may operate 2100-2200 UTC arrivals only. Ambulance flights permitted at night. Noise abatement procedures in effect. RNP AR requires authorization. Max wingspan 36m. Non-commercial takeoffs: summer 0600-2100 UTC, winter 0600-2000 UTC.

Alternates

LOIJ

  • ICAO: LOIJ
  • Name: St Johann
  • Distance (NM): 27.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Innsbruck-Kranebitten (GA) where available.

LOWZ

  • ICAO: LOWZ
  • Name: Zell Am See
  • Distance (NM): 31.3
  • 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.

EDME

LOLW

  • ICAO: LOLW
  • Name: Wels
  • Distance (NM): 47.8
  • 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.

LOWL

  • ICAO: LOWL
  • Name: Linz
  • Distance (NM): 54.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration 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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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

A2721/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 315/26 WEF26NOV2026. STANDARD DEPARTURE CHARTS - INSTRUMENT (SID) - ICAO RWY 15 AND RWY 33
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
A2432/26
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
A2630/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES, REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS DURING WINTER SEASON 2026/2027 - SEE AIP SUP 032/26
2026-10-01 12:52 UTC 2026-12-21 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

EDJG Grabenstätt Airfield 19 NM EDPK Schönberg Airfield 25 NM LOIJ St Johann 28 NM LOLK Ried-Kirchheim Airfield 29 NM EDPC Bad Endorf/Jolling Airfield 30 NM LOWZ Zell Am See 31 NM EDNV Vogtareuth Airport 33 NM LOLU Gmunden-Laakirchen Airfield 36 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of LOWS?
Salzburg operates from 05:00 to 22:00.
What is the tower frequency at LOWS?
The tower frequency at Salzburg is 118.100 MHz.
What fuel is available at LOWS?
Salzburg offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
Does LOWS 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 LOWS?
Yes, customs at Salzburg is available from 05:00 to 23:00.
Does LOWS require slots or PPR?
Slots are required and PPR is required at Salzburg.
Where is LOWS located?
Salzburg (LOWS) is located in Salzburg, Austria.
What is the IATA code for LOWS?
The IATA code for Salzburg is SZG.
Does LOWS have an ILS approach?
Yes, Salzburg has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 15/33.
Is LOWS a port of entry?
Yes, Salzburg is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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