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LOWS

Salzburg Airport · Salzburg

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,411 ft / 430 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 9,022 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Salzburg Airport (LOWS), located in Salzburg, Austria. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,411 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Salzburg Airport
ICAO / IATA
LOWS / SZG
Municipality
Salzburg
Country
Region
AT-5 — Salzburg
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
1,411 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,022 ft / 2,750 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 157° / 337°
RWY 15 (157°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: ISAL | CRS: 154°
RWY 33 (337°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
123.72 MHz
ATIS ATIS
125.72 MHz
GND GND
121.75 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

LOWLILS
Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base
101 km / 54 nm
EDDMILS
Munich Airport
110 km / 59 nm
EDMO
Oberpfaffenhofen Airport
132 km / 71 nm
LOWIILS
Innsbruck Airport
138 km / 75 nm
LOXZ
Hinterstoisser Air Base
146 km / 79 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026