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Linz-Hörsching Airport
Linz, Austria

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Linz-Hörsching Airport
Linz, Austria
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Routes out
8
Destinations
LOWL
ICAO
980 ft
Elevation
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Upper Austria's gateway airport serving Linz and the region.
Opened
1938
Location
Linz, Austria
Linz-Hörsching Airport, officially known as Flughafen Linz, is the international airport serving Linz, the capital of Upper Austria. Located approximately 12 kilometres southwest of the Linz city centre near the town of Hörsching, it handles both commercial passenger traffic and general aviation operations.
The airport shares its facilities with the Austrian Air Force, which operates a military base on the same site, making it a dual-use civil-military airfield. Despite its relatively modest size, it connects Upper Austria to major European hubs and serves an important regional economic function.
Passenger volumes at Linz-Hörsching are significantly smaller than Vienna International Airport, positioning it as a regional facility. It has faced ongoing challenges with route sustainability, and its airline connections have fluctuated over the years as carriers have adjusted their networks.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both arrivals and departures for its limited commercial traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Linz city centre by bus services, and the journey by road takes approximately 20 minutes via the A1 motorway.
Airlines here
Austrian Airlines has historically been among the key carriers serving Linz, along with various charter and low-cost operators offering seasonal routes.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is co-located with a military airbase used by the Austrian Air Force.
- ›It is situated approximately 12 km southwest of Linz city centre near Hörsching.
- ›The facility dates back to the late 1930s, with origins in the World War II era.
- ›Passenger traffic is modest compared to Vienna, reflecting its regional role.
- ›The ICAO code LOWL places it within the Austrian airspace designation group.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Route map (8 destinations)












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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
LNZ → HERAB · 321
LNZ → PMIAB · 320
LNZ → STNFR · 738
LNZ → HERHG · 321
LNZ → PMIHG · 320
LNZ → DUSLH · DH4
LNZ → FRALH · CR7 E90
LNZ → DUSOS · DH4
LNZ → FRAOS · E90 CR7
LNZ → VIEOS · DH4 D38
LNZ → AYTXQ · 738
LNZ → SZGXQ · 738
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