Hinterstoisser Air Base (LOXZ)
Medium airport · Zeltweg, Styria, Austria
Airport data
| Name | Hinterstoisser Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LOXZ |
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°12'10" E 14°44'39" 47.20280, 14.74420 |
| Location | Zeltweg, Styria, Austria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 4,625 ft (1410 m) | 131 ft | GRS | No |
| 08R/26L | 9,022 ft (2750 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hinterstoisser Air Base at a glance
Hinterstoisser Air Base is a medium airport in Zeltweg, Styria, Austria. The field elevation of 2,264 ft (690 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LOXZ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08R/26L — offers 9,022 ft (2750 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08R points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LOXZ 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 Hinterstoisser Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Graz Airport | LOWG | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Klagenfurt Airport | LOWK | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport | LJMB | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport | LJLJ | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Linz-Hörsching Airport | LOWL | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hinterstoisser Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,264 ft field elevation of Hinterstoisser Air Base 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 Hinterstoisser Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Hinterstoisser Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Hinterstoisser Air Base is LOXZ, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hinterstoisser Air Base above sea level?
Hinterstoisser Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet (690 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hinterstoisser Air Base located?
The airport lies at 47.2028, 14.7442 — in Zeltweg, Styria, Austria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Graz Airport, about 58 km away.
Does LOXZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LOXZ 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 Hinterstoisser Air Base?
Hinterstoisser Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 08R/26L, measures 9,022 ft (2750 m) with a ASP surface.