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Airports / Austria / LNZ
Large airport · LNZ
Linz-Hörsching Airport.
Linz, Austria · 980 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
1,021 ratings
0
Operators based
980
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Linz, AustriaELEV 980 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
1,021
Google reviews
ratings on Google
980
Field elevation
feet above sea level
44
Nearest alternate
nm to JCL
Field standing
#4 / 8
Austria airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 1021 Google ratings , ranked against 8 rated Austria fields.
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL).
Overview
Linz-Hörsching Airport (LOWL / LNZ) is a large commercial airport serving Linz, Austria. Field elevation is 980 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list LNZ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL, 44 nm), Salzburg Airport (SZG, 54 nm), and Hinterstoisser Air Base (LOXZ, 66 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,843-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from LNZ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Blue Danube Airport and Vogler Air Base. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LNZ to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It’s spotless, easy to navigate, and has everything you actually need — a coffee shop, vending machines, and plenty of space to sit or move around.”
Boy5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“All staff, including the police and customs, were very friendly.”
Luke Tower5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Check-in, immigration, and baggage handling were very quick.”
Luke Tower5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LOWL
IATA
LNZ
FAA / Local
LOWL
Elevation
980 ft
Coordinates
48.2354° N · 14.1881° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Austria fields
state range 600–2,264 ft
At 980 ft, LNZ sits lower than 56% of the 9 Austria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,843 ft
- 08/269,843 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08E/26E2,165 ft × 148 ftGrass / turfUnlit
- 07H/25HunknownGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
LNZ's 9,843 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 44nmJCLČeské Budějovice South Bohemian AirportČeské Budějovice
- 54nmSZGSalzburg AirportSalzburg
- 66nmLOXZHinterstoisser Air BaseZeltweg
- 85nmLOXNWiener Neustadt West AirportWiener Neustadt
- 86nmLOANWiener Neustadt East AirportWiener Neustadt
- 87nmEDMLLandshut AirfieldLandshut
Location
Open the full mapLOWL · Linz-Hörsching Airport · Linz, Austria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LNZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,432 nm | 8h 23m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,589 nm | 8h 45m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,783 nm | 9h 12m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,006 nm | 9h 43m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,194 nm | 10h 9m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,216 nm | 10h 12m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,390 nm | 10h 37m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,436 nm | 10h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LNZ?
- Linz-Hörsching Airport's longest paved runway is 9,843 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LNZ?
- Linz-Hörsching Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LNZ?
- The closest alternate is České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL), about 44 nm away, followed by Salzburg Airport (SZG) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LNZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 23m (3,432 nm), New York about 8h 45m (3,589 nm), Washington DC about 9h 12m (3,783 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.