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Zell Am See

Zell Am See (LOWZ) serves Zell Am See, Austria. This is a small airport with 3 runways (08/26, 08R/26L). Field elevation is 2470 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 0/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 7/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LOWZ
  • Name: Zell Am See
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 47.29147
  • Longitude: 12.790632
  • Elevation: 2470 ft
  • Country: Austria
  • Municipality: Zell Am See
  • IATA Code: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Vienna
  • Distance from City: 3.6 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 2559 X 59
  • Surface: ASPHALT
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VFR
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 08R/26L

  • Designation: 08R/26L
  • Dimensions: 984 X 164
  • Surface: GRASS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway XX/XX

  • Designation: XX/XX
  • Dimensions: N/A
  • Surface: CLOSED
  • 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: http://www.flugplatz-zellamsee.at/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Zell am See Operations +43 6 697 4243
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: EUR 4.28 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 3.32 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Austrian standard tariff at Zell am See. Volume discounts available on application.

Fuel Information

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

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Zell am See.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Zell am See. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.

Alternates

LOIJ

  • ICAO: LOIJ
  • Name: St Johann
  • Distance (NM): 19.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Innsbruck-Kranebitten (GA) where available.

LOWS

  • ICAO: LOWS
  • Name: Salzburg
  • Distance (NM): 31.3
  • 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.

LOWI

  • ICAO: LOWI
  • Name: Innsbruck
  • Distance (NM): 59.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Innsbruck.

EDME

  • ICAO: EDME
  • Name: Eggenfelden
  • Distance (NM): 66.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

LOLW

  • ICAO: LOLW
  • Name: Wels
  • Distance (NM): 73.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Wels.

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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 LOWZ?
Zell Am See offers Jet A-1.
Does LOWZ require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Zell Am See (Austria).
Does LOWZ require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Zell Am See.