Salzburg Airport
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Salzburg Airport is Austria's second-largest airport, located about 4 km from Salzburg's Old Town, with traffic that peaks sharply during the winter ski season due to leisure charter flights.
Salzburg Airport operates in the Austrian Airports segment.
Salzburg Airport: Disambiguation
Salzburg Airport is NOT the same as Innsbruck Airport or Munich Airport, two nearby alternatives skiers sometimes use for Austrian Alpine resorts, and it is NOT the same as Linz Airport, the smaller Upper Austria airport. Salzburg Airport refers specifically to SZG / LOWS in the city of Salzburg. It is also distinct from Vienna International Airport, which is Austria's largest airport and main intercontinental gateway.
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Salzburg Airport: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- International Commercial Airport
- Legal Name
- Salzburger Flughafen GmbH
- IATA / ICAO Code
- SZG / LOWS
- Opened
- 1926
- Location
- Salzburg, Austria
- Distance from City Center
- ~4 km west of Salzburg Old Town
- Runways
- 1
- Passengers (2025)
- ~1.8 million
- Seasonality
- Strong winter peak (Dec-Mar) for ski charters
- Key Inbound Markets
- UK, Netherlands, Nordics, Germany
- Owner
- State of Salzburg and City of Salzburg
- Country
- Austria
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Salzburg Airport: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salzburg Airport?
Salzburg Airport is Austria's second-largest airport, located about 4 km west of Salzburg's Old Town. Salzburg Airport handles around 1.8 million passengers per year with a significant winter traffic peak driven by ski charters from the UK, the Netherlands, and the Nordics.
Why is Salzburg Airport busy in winter?
Salzburg Airport is busy in winter because it is the closest major airport to high-volume Austrian ski regions like SalzburgerLand, Ski Amade, and the Kitzbuhel Alps. Salzburg Airport sees a large influx of leisure charter flights on weekends from late December through early April.
Who owns Salzburg Airport?
Salzburg Airport is publicly owned, with shares held by the State of Salzburg and the City of Salzburg. Salzburg Airport is operated as Salzburger Flughafen GmbH and is not part of Flughafen Wien AG.
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