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LNZ Linz Airport (Blue Danube Airport)
Linz Airport (Blue Danube Airport) (IATA: LNZ, ICAO:LOWL) is located in the the city of Linz, Austria. It is the primary international airport serving Linz and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :004372216000

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IATA Code

LNZ

ICAO Code

LOWL

Name

Linz Airport (Blue Danube Airport)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Austria (AT)

City

Linz

Latitude

48.2332001

Longitude

14.1875000

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

004372216000

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Airport Overview

Linz Airport (Blue Danube Airport)（LNZ）

Linz Airport (Blue Danube Airport), ICAO code LOWL, is an international regional airport serving Linz and the wider Upper Austria market. The airport is located in Hörsching, southwest of Linz, and operates with passenger, logistics and aircraft-maintenance functions. Its position near the A1 corridor linking Vienna and Germany gives our service team a practical gateway for time-sensitive industrial cargo moving between Upper Austria, southern Germany and Central Europe. Road access via the B139 and B1 supports airport trucking, while the connection from Linz city centre and Hörsching railway station can assist staff and courier coordination. For export and import shipments, our team confirms cargo acceptance, customs arrangements, security status, handling windows and the selected airline or road-feeder connection before booking.

Airport	Linz Airport (Blue Danube Airport)
IATA / ICAO	LNZ / LOWL
Location	Hörsching near Linz, Austria
Coordinates	48.2332001, 14.1875000
Time zone	UTC+01:00; daylight-saving arrangements should be checked for the shipment date
Airport contact	+43 7221 6000

Key Highlights

Operational Profile for Forwarders

Regional international gatewayOur team treats the airport as a regional gateway rather than assuming hub-level direct long-haul coverage.

Industrial catchmentIts Upper Austria location is relevant to manufacturing, engineering, automotive-related supply chains and industrial components.

Road connectivityProximity to the B139, B1 and the A1 corridor supports planned truck transfers to Austria and neighboring Central European markets.

Flexible routing designDepending on capacity and destination, our service team may compare airport uplift, airline interline options and road-feeder alternatives.

Pre-confirmation requiredAcceptance, security, customs and cargo-handling availability must be confirmed for each commodity and operating date.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Handling Scope and Verification Points

Input airport information identifies extensive logistics and maintenance facilities. Specific warehouse areas, equipment inventories, temperature ranges, dangerous-goods stores and handling-hour details are not stated in the supplied airport record; our service team therefore verifies these items against the booking and handling agent before cargo is delivered.

General cargo handling: Cargo acceptance, build-up, breakdown, screening and transfer arrangements are coordinated according to the nominated airline and ground handler.
Customs and controlled cargo: Export declarations, import clearance, transit procedures and any bonded-storage requirement are arranged according to the shipment’s customs status and the responsible Austrian or EU customs process.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: For pharmaceuticals, perishables and other controlled shipments, our team requests confirmed cool-chain capability, handover timing, packaging limits and contingency treatment before delivery.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, route, packing instruction, declaration quality, labels, marks and current handling restrictions; an airport-side DG capability is never assumed from the airport name alone.
Maintenance and special movements: The airport’s maintenance-oriented profile may support aviation-related logistics, but aircraft parts, engines, oversized pieces or AOG consignments require advance equipment and acceptance checks.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic for International Cargo

For European destinations, our service team first evaluates available direct uplift and scheduled road-feeder combinations, subject to the airline’s current cargo schedule and capacity.
For intercontinental shipments, cargo may require a connection through an appropriate European hub or another approved gateway. The actual transfer point, airline combination and interline acceptance must be confirmed before issuing a routing proposal.
Transit time is affected by booking cut-off, screening, customs release, weekend and public-holiday calendars, connection availability, aircraft belly capacity, trucking restrictions and irregular operations.
We do not promise a fixed flight, frequency or transit time from airport codes alone. Our quotation team confirms the operative schedule, planned milestones and fallback routing after receiving origin, destination, commodity, weight, dimensions and service requirements.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional Demand Drivers

Upper Austria: Linz and the surrounding industrial region form the principal commercial catchment, with road distribution extending toward other Austrian regions and neighboring Germany.
Industrial and engineering cargo: Machinery parts, electrical equipment, automation components, tooling, repair parts and project-related consignments are typical candidates for priority air logistics.
Automotive and manufacturing supply chains: Time-critical line-stop parts, prototypes, samples and urgent replenishment cargo may benefit from airport-plus-road planning.
General commercial cargo: Electronics, finished goods, documents and high-value shipments can be considered after screening, packing and airline acceptance are confirmed.
Special cargo: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, lithium-battery shipments, dangerous goods and live animals require separate feasibility review; our team does not infer acceptance solely from destination availability.

Operations & Compliance

Practical Risk Controls

Cut-off control: The applicable cargo cut-off is determined by the airline, ground handler, flight, screening requirement and shipment profile. Our team obtains the operative deadline rather than relying on a generic airport opening time.
Accurate shipment data: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, HS classification, customs value, origin information and export-control details must be consistent. Mismatches can delay customs release or airline acceptance.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Shippers must provide the correct classification, UN number where applicable, packing method, labels, marks and shipper’s declaration. Lithium-battery data and state-of-charge requirements are checked against the selected carrier’s current rules.
Temperature, animals and oversized cargo: Advance pre-alert, packaging validation, veterinary or health documentation, dimensions, gross weight, lifting points and vehicle access requirements should be submitted before booking confirmation.
Delivery and collection: The receiving party should confirm customs status, release instructions, identification requirements, collection vehicle suitability and any terminal-specific appointment procedure before dispatching a truck.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the exact origin and destination, cargo description, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, value and required delivery date.
Identify special handling at the first enquiry stage, including DG, lithium batteries, temperature control, live animals, oversized pieces, aircraft parts or time-critical AOG requirements.
Use export-grade packaging with visible piece marks, shock or tilt indicators where appropriate, pallet stability and protection against moisture during road transfer.
Keep a contingency option open through another Central European gateway when direct uplift, connection space, customs timing or road capacity at Linz Airport (Blue Danube Airport) is unsuitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Forwarder FAQ

Can Linz Airport (Blue Danube Airport) handle international air freight? It is an international airport with logistics facilities. The exact acceptance route, carrier, handling agent and customs arrangement depend on the commodity, destination and operating date, so our team confirms these before booking.

Is a direct long-haul flight guaranteed? No. A regional airport should not be treated as a guaranteed long-haul hub. Our team checks current airline capacity and, where necessary, proposes a connection or road-feeder solution through an approved European gateway.

How early should export cargo arrive? There is no universal airport-wide deadline. Delivery timing is set by the booked airline and handling agent and may be earlier for dangerous goods, special cargo, screening or customs-controlled shipments. We provide the operative cut-off with the booking confirmation.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be shipped? It may be feasible, but our team must confirm packaging, temperature range, acceptance window, storage capability, airline restrictions and the complete documentation chain before cargo is moved.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation? Provide origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable-weight basis, cargo value, ready date, Incoterms, customs status and any special handling requirement. This allows our team to compare airport, connection and road-transfer options accurately.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference Scope

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, telephone number and the stated access description are based on the supplied airport master record. Operational details that can change—airline schedules, cut-off times, handling acceptance, customs arrangements, storage availability, fees and special-cargo restrictions—must be reconfirmed for the shipment date.

For independent verification of airport information and Austrian aviation or customs requirements, our service team uses the following authoritative domains:

linz-airport.com — airport operator information and contact references.
austrocontrol.at — Austrian civil aviation information and aeronautical references.
bmf.gv.at — Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance and customs-related information.
iata.org — airline, cargo and international air-transport reference information.