Salzburg Airport (LOWS)
Large airport · Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
Airport data
| Name | Salzburg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LOWS |
| IATA | SZG |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°47'36" E 13°0'15" 47.79330, 13.00430 |
| Location | Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,022 ft (2750 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Salzburg Airport at a glance
Salzburg Airport is a large airport in Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria, known to airline systems as SZG. The field elevation of 1,411 ft (430 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LOWS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 9,022 ft (2750 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LOWS 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 Salzburg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linz-Hörsching Airport | LOWL | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Landshut Airfield | EDML | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Munich Airport | EDDM | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Dobbiaco-Toblach Airstrip | LIVD | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Oberpfaffenhofen Airport | EDMO | 132 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Salzburg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,411 ft field elevation of Salzburg 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 Salzburg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Salzburg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Salzburg Airport is LOWS, and its IATA code is SZG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Salzburg Airport above sea level?
Salzburg Airport sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet (430 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Salzburg Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.7933, 13.0043 — in Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Linz-Hörsching Airport, about 101 km away.
Does LOWS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LOWS 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 Salzburg Airport?
Salzburg Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,022 ft (2750 m) with a CON surface.