Linz-Hörsching Airport — Linz, Austria

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Looking for the Linz airport code? Linz-Hörsching Airport's IATA code is LNZ (ICAO: LOWL).

Distance & flight time from LNZ

Linz-Hörsching Airport

Shared between civilian air traffic and an Austrian Air Force base, LNZ serves Linz, Austria's third-largest city and a longtime center of steel production along the Danube, situated in the town of Hörsching a short drive from the city center. This dual-use arrangement means Eurofighter jets and military transport aircraft share taxiways and airspace scheduling with a modest roster of scheduled and charter flights. Linz has worked over recent decades to shed its reputation as a purely industrial city, developing a notable cultural scene that includes the Ars Electronica digital arts center and a UNESCO City of Media Arts designation, even as its airport traffic remains comparatively light next to Vienna's much larger hub. Many Upper Austrian travelers still choose to drive to Vienna or Munich for a wider selection of international routes, leaving LNZ focused mainly on domestic connections, seasonal charters, and general aviation activity.

Runways at Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
07H/25H0 ft (0 m)0 ft (0 m)GRS
08/269843 ft (3000 m)197 ft (60 m)ASP
08E/26E2165 ft (660 m)148 ft (45 m)GRS

Radio frequencies for Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DLinz Radar119.75 MHz
APPRADAR129.62 MHz
ATISATIS128.12 MHz
TWRTWR118.8 MHz

Airports near Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ)

Hörsching, home to LNZ, lies about 12 kilometers southwest of central Linz on a plateau rising a few hundred meters above the Danube valley below.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Linz-Hörsching Airport?

The IATA code for Linz-Hörsching Airport is LNZ.

What is the ICAO code for Linz-Hörsching Airport?

The ICAO code for Linz-Hörsching Airport is LOWL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.