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KLU Klagenfurt(Woerthersee) Airport
Klagenfurt(Woerthersee) Airport (IATA: KLU, ICAO:LOXK) is located in the the city of Klagenfurt, Austria. Phone Number :+43(0)46341500–0

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IATA Code

KLU

ICAO Code

LOXK

Name

Klagenfurt(Woerthersee) Airport

Type

Country / Region

Austria (AT)

City

Klagenfurt

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

+43(0)46341500–0

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Airport Overview

Klagenfurt(Woerthersee) Airport (KLU)

Klagenfurt(Woerthersee) Airport is a regional international airport serving Klagenfurt in southern Austria. It is located approximately 2.8 kilometres north-northeast of the city centre and is designed primarily around passenger and regional aviation operations rather than large-scale dedicated cargo throughput. The compact terminal, apron stands for Airbus A320-size and smaller aircraft, and bus boarding arrangement are relevant when planning time-critical freight. Our platform treats this airport as a local gateway that may require advance coordination with the appointed ground handler, customs process and onward road transport. Direct cargo acceptance, aircraft availability, handling windows and routing must be confirmed for each shipment before booking.

IATA / ICAO	KLU / LOXK
Airport name	Klagenfurt(Woerthersee) Airport
Country / city	Austria / Klagenfurt
Airport profile	Regional international passenger airport with general aviation activity and limited publicly described cargo infrastructure
Airport contact in supplied record	+43 (0)463 41500-0

Key Highlights

Air Freight Decision Points

Regional gateway

Best assessed as a southern Austrian regional gateway, not as a high-volume European cargo hub.

Compact airport layout

A small passenger terminal and bus-based boarding can make advance coordination important for special handling and vehicle access.

Routing flexibility required

Freight may need to connect through another European gateway or move by road, depending on the confirmed operating schedule.

Shipment acceptance is conditional

Capacity, handling facilities, dangerous-goods acceptance and customs arrangements should be checked shipment by shipment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Handling Scope to Confirm Before Booking

General cargo: Our service team can request airport acceptance and handling arrangements for standard, well-packed freight; warehouse cut-offs and acceptance locations must be confirmed in advance.
Passenger-terminal environment: The supplied airport description identifies a compact passenger terminal and apron, but it does not establish the presence of a dedicated cargo terminal, cargo warehouse area or automated sorting centre.
Temperature-controlled cargo: Do not assume permanent cold-room or pharmaceutical handling capability. For perishables, healthcare products or other temperature-sensitive shipments, our team will obtain written confirmation of storage, transfer time and contingency arrangements.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, handling agent, commodity classification, packing instruction and available trained personnel. Advance pre-check and carrier approval are essential.
Customs and bonded handling: Customs representation, transit procedures, bonded storage and inspection arrangements depend on the appointed operator and shipment status; these services should be arranged before cargo delivery.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Connection Planning

For international freight, our platform will compare a direct uplift, an interline connection and an airport-to-airport solution via a larger European gateway. The appropriate option depends on the live schedule and commodity restrictions.
Possible onward distribution patterns include air connection through a European hub followed by road delivery to southern Austria, or road feeder movement to another airport when a suitable uplift is unavailable.
Passenger-led regional schedules can change seasonally. Published flight availability, aircraft type, cargo acceptance and booked capacity must be verified with the operating carrier or handling agent.
Transit time is affected by connection availability, export and import customs release, weekend or holiday handling, security screening, dangerous-goods approval, road-feeder capacity and final delivery location. We do not promise a fixed transit time until the routing is confirmed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional Demand Profile

Klagenfurt(Woerthersee) Airport primarily supports the Klagenfurt and Carinthia region. Our platform assesses the airport together with the surrounding Austrian road network and nearby cross-border commercial markets rather than treating it as a stand-alone cargo hub.

Industrial components Automotive-related parts Machinery and urgent spares Electronics and business samples Time-sensitive documents Selected temperature-sensitive goods

For heavy, oversized, high-volume or regularly scheduled cargo, our team will compare direct airport handling with trucking to a larger gateway. For small urgent consignments, the local airport may be useful when confirmed uplift and last-mile capacity align with the delivery requirement.

Operations & Compliance

Practical Controls for Forwarders

Cut-off control: Cut-off times are carrier- and handler-specific. Our service team will obtain the applicable cargo acceptance, document and security deadlines; airport arrival alone does not guarantee acceptance.
Security and documentation: Provide a complete air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, customs data and any required export permits before delivery. Screening may add handling time.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables and pharmaceuticals require advance declaration and written acceptance. Packaging, labels, marks and documents must match the approved shipment.
Customs and collection: Import release, inspection, delivery order, driver identification and vehicle access should be coordinated before arrival. The consignee should not send a vehicle until release and collection instructions are issued.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, pieces, ready time, origin, destination, Incoterms and required delivery date before requesting a rate.
For non-standard cargo, provide the Safety Data Sheet, battery test documents, temperature range, animal documents or other supporting records at quotation stage rather than at delivery.
Request a written confirmation of operating carrier, cargo acceptance, terminal or handler delivery point, document cut-off, security requirements and any road-feeder segment.
Keep a gateway alternative available. If the local uplift cannot accept the shipment, our platform can assess a road transfer to another European airport or a multimodal solution, subject to capacity and customs feasibility.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Klagenfurt(Woerthersee) Airport handle international air freight?

It may be used for selected international shipments when an operating carrier and handling arrangement accept the cargo. Our team confirms the complete routing and acceptance conditions before booking.

Does the airport have a dedicated cargo terminal or cold-storage facility?

The supplied airport information describes a small passenger terminal and does not confirm a dedicated cargo terminal or cold-storage facility. Temperature-sensitive cargo therefore requires written confirmation of the actual handler, storage and transfer plan.

Are dangerous goods accepted?

Acceptance is not automatic. The carrier and handling agent must approve the UN number, packing instruction, quantity, labels and documentation before cargo delivery. Our service team can conduct the pre-check.

What is the transit time through this airport?

There is no universal transit time. It depends on the confirmed uplift, connection, customs status, screening, handling window and final delivery route. We provide an estimated timeline only after these elements are verified.

What should the consignee do before sending a truck?

Wait for our collection notice confirming customs release, delivery order, collection address, opening window, contact person and any vehicle or security requirement.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification Boundary

Airport name, location, supplied identifiers, telephone number and the terminal/apron description are based on the airport record provided for this page. Operational items that can change, including schedules, cargo acceptance, handling contacts, cut-offs, customs procedures, security requirements and special-cargo capability, must be reconfirmed before each shipment.

Airport and regional aviation information: kaernten-airport.at
Austrian aeronautical information and operational publications: austrocontrol.at
Austrian customs and tax authority information: bmf.gv.at
International airline and cargo standards reference: iata.org

Our service team uses these sources for validation but will rely on the operating carrier, appointed ground handler and customs authority for the final shipment-specific instruction.