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Wels

Wels (LOLW) serves Wels, Austria. This is a small airport with 3 runways (09/27, 09L/27R). Field elevation is 1043 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LOLW
  • Name: Wels
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 48.1833
  • Longitude: 14.0409
  • Elevation: 1043 ft
  • Country: Austria
  • Municipality: Wels
  • IATA Code: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Vienna
  • Distance from City: 3.2 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 4560 X 98
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VFR
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 09L/27R

  • Designation: 09L/27R
  • Dimensions: 3051 X 164
  • Surface: GRS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 09R/27L

  • Designation: 09R/27L
  • Dimensions: 2952 X 148
  • Surface: GRS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Wels Operations +43 9 453 4458
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: EUR 4.77 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 3.27 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Austro Control charges at Wels. Fees include ATC terminal services.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Single fuel provider at Wels. Self-fueling not permitted.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Wels.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No formal curfew at Wels. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.

Alternates

LOWL

  • ICAO: LOWL
  • Name: Linz
  • Distance (NM): 6.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Linz. Immigration office operational during published hours.

LOWS

  • ICAO: LOWS
  • Name: Salzburg
  • Distance (NM): 47.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Salzburg.

EDME

  • ICAO: EDME
  • Name: Eggenfelden
  • Distance (NM): 54.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

LOWZ

  • ICAO: LOWZ
  • Name: Zell Am See
  • Distance (NM): 73.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Zell am See.

EDMS

  • ICAO: EDMS
  • Name: Straubing
  • Distance (NM): 74.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

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Austria Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan 2 hours before departure
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
Private / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights generally do not require a landing permit. Standard customs/immigration procedures apply for non-Schengen arrivals.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at LOLW?
Wels offers Jet A-1.
Does LOLW require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Wels (Austria).
Does LOLW require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Wels.