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Terminal & facilities
“Small nice and clean airport.”
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Airports / Austria / SZG
Large airport · SZG
Salzburg Airport.
Salzburg, Austria · 1,411 ft elevation. 8 charter operators based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
3,285 ratings
8
Operators based
1,411
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Salzburg, AustriaELEV 1,411 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
3,285
Google reviews
ratings on Google
8
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1,411
Field elevation
feet above sea level
54
Nearest alternate
nm to LNZ
Field standing
8 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 94% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
54 nm
To the nearest alternate
Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ).
Overview
Salzburg Airport (LOWS / SZG) sits in Salzburg, Austria, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 1,411 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Airlink Luftverkehrs GmbH, Avag Air, and Avionco are based here, 8 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ, 54 nm), Landshut Airfield (EDML, 58 nm), and Munich Airport (MUC, 59 nm). With a single 9,022-foot paved runway, SZG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The whole process was quite smooth and manageable.”
Aslihan V.4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Despite the massive winter crowds and everyone hauling heavy winter gear, the terminal was incredibly well-maintained and spotless—kudos to the cleaning staff…”
Aslihan V.4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LOWS
IATA
SZG
FAA / Local
LOWS
Elevation
1,411 ft
Coordinates
47.7933° N · 13.0043° 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 1,411 ft, SZG sits higher than 56% of the 9 Austria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,022 ft
- 15/339,022 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,022 ft
SZG's 9,022 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.
Based charter operators8
- Airlink Luftverkehrs GmbHSalzburg · Part 1354.9(27)13 aircraft · LOWS
- Salzburg Jet Aviation GmbHSalzburg · Part 1354.8(5)9 aircraft · LOWS
- Bairline FluggesellschaftSalzburg · Part 1353 aircraft · LOWS
- Porsche Air Service GmbHSalzburg · Part 1354.4(669)1 aircraft · LOWS
- White Sparrow GmbHSalzburg · Part 1354.9(27)LOWS
- Avag AirSalzburg · Part 1355.0(2)LOWS
- AvioncoSalzburg · Part 135LOWS
- VoleaSalzburg · Part 135LOWS
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 54nmLNZLinz-Hörsching AirportLinz
- 58nmEDMLLandshut AirfieldLandshut
- 59nmMUCMunich AirportMunich
- 71nmOBFOberpfaffenhofen AirportWeßling
- 75nmINNInnsbruck AirportInnsbruck
- 79nmLOXZHinterstoisser Air BaseZeltweg
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapLOWS · Salzburg Airport · Salzburg, Austria
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SZG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,403 nm | 8h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,561 nm | 8h 41m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,754 nm | 9h 8m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,985 nm | 9h 40m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,190 nm | 10h 9m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,213 nm | 10h 12m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,355 nm | 10h 32m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,400 nm | 10h 38m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SZG?
- Salzburg Airport's longest paved runway is 9,022 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 SZG?
- Salzburg Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,022 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SZG?
- Yes. 8 charter operators list Salzburg Airport as a home base, including Airlink Luftverkehrs GmbH, Avag Air, Avionco. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to SZG?
- The closest alternate is Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ), about 54 nm away, followed by Landshut Airfield (EDML) at 58 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SZG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 19m (3,403 nm), New York about 8h 41m (3,561 nm), Washington DC about 9h 8m (3,754 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.