Klagenfurt Airport (LOWK)
Large airport · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia, Austria
Airport data
| Name | Klagenfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LOWK |
| IATA | KLU |
| Elevation | 1,472 ft (449 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°38'33" E 14°20'16" 46.64250, 14.33770 |
| Location | Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia, Austria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 8,924 ft (2720 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 10R/28L | 2,427 ft (740 m) | 90 ft | GRS | No |
Klagenfurt Airport at a glance
Klagenfurt Airport is a large airport in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia, Austria, known to airline systems as KLU. The field elevation of 1,472 ft (449 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LOWK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10L/28R — offers 8,924 ft (2720 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10L points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LOWK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Klagenfurt Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport | LJLJ | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Hinterstoisser Air Base | LOXZ | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Graz Airport | LOWG | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport | LJMB | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Trieste Airport | LIPQ | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Klagenfurt Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,472 ft field elevation of Klagenfurt Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 9 airports and airfields we list for Austria — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Klagenfurt Airport
What is the ICAO code of Klagenfurt Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Klagenfurt Airport is LOWK, and its IATA code is KLU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Klagenfurt Airport above sea level?
Klagenfurt Airport sits at an elevation of 1,472 feet (449 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Klagenfurt Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.6425, 14.3377 — in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia, Austria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, about 47 km away.
Does LOWK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LOWK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Klagenfurt Airport?
Klagenfurt Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10L/28R, measures 8,924 ft (2720 m) with a CON surface.