Salzburg
Salzburg (LOWS/SZG) serves Salzburg, Austria. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (15/33). Field elevation is 1411 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: 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: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Vienna
- Distance from City: 3.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 9022 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.750 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 125.725 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.salzburg-airport.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 5.48 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 7.77 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Austrian standard tariff at Salzburg. Volume discounts available on application.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Multiple fuel suppliers at Salzburg. Price competitive; volume discounts above 5,000 liters.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Salzburg.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Curfew 23:00-06:00 local at Salzburg. Exemptions possible for delayed flights with ATC approval. Chapter 3 minimum.
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
- ICAO: EDME
- Name: Eggenfelden
- Distance (NM): 37.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
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: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Linz. Immigration office operational during published hours.
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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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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LOWS?
- The tower frequency at Salzburg is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LOWS?
- Salzburg offers Jet A-1.
- Does LOWS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Salzburg (Austria).