Pilot Resources
Overview. Klagenfurt Airport (IATA: KLU, ICAO: LOWK) is a primary international airport near Klagenfurt, the sixth-largest city in Austria. It is located in the borough of Annabichl, 1.5 NM (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) north-north-east of the city centre.
Runways Use. Preferably runway 10L is used for departures and 28R for arrivals.
Transponder Use on Ground. Mode S transponder is mandatory. Select AUTO mode and assigned Mode A code. If AUTO mode is not AVBL, select ON or GND and assigned Mode A code.
- from the request for push-back, start-up or taxi whichever is earlier;
- after landing, continuously until the ACFT is fully parked on stand;
- when fully parked on stand select STBY.
Scenery. There are multiple add-on sceneries available for Graz Airport. If you are using FSX/P3D, we strongly recommend that you download one because they incorporate recent updates that are not included in default scenery. If you decide to fly with scenery that is not included in the approved list, then make every effort to follow the controllers' instructions referencing the published taxiway diagrams.
| MSFS Approved | FSX/P3D Approved | XP11 Approved |
| ➢ JustSim Klagenfurt | ➢ JustSim Klagenfurt FSX/P3D v3 | ➢ JustSim Klagenfurt |
| ➢ Flightsim.to | ➢ JustSim Klagenfurt P3D v4.x+ | ➢ X-Plane.at Klagenfurt |
Chart. Charts can be obtained from several providers, however, it is highly recommended you visit the Austrocontrol Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) which is accessible HERE. From there, select the latest airac cycle -> Part III - AD -> AD 2 -> select Karten/Charts below LOWK. Since the respective link changes with each new cycle a direct link won't be supplied.
Uncontrolled Operations. The following frequencies should be utilized only when POSCON ATC is offline.
| Station | VHF Frequency |
| Klagenfurt ATIS | 126.330 |
| CTAF | 118.100 |
Terminal Layout.
Gate Assignment. There is no special stand assignment in Klagenfurt. A Marshaller leads arriving aircraft into the respective positions on the apron.
General Aviation. General Aviation planes as well as small business jet's receive stand at the GAC Apron and Apron South. SEP and MEP GA planes that operate under IFR conditions require a start-up clearance prior to starting the engine. If operating under VFR no start-up clearance is required.
Pushback and Startup. No pushback is required at Klagenfurt.
CPDLC Login. LOGON: LOVV
Taxi Procedures. If required, back-tracking on the runway has to be requested.
ATC Procedures.
| AK | Klagenfurt Radar | 123.325 |
| TK | Klagenfurt Tower | 118.100 |
De-Icing Procedures. De-Icing is available at the stand.
Noise Abatement Procedures. Please refer to the AIP of Austria HERE. Aktuelle Ausgabe / current version -> PART III - AD -> LOWK
Speed Restrictions. Unless otherwise instructed or approved by ATC, maximum airspeed below 10.000ft in class D, E and G airspace is 250 KTS IAS.
Clear The Runway. The runway should be vacated in the most expeditious manner. If unable to comply, advise ATC.
ATC Procedures. Due to high terrain surrounding the airport, familiarization with the MRVA/MVA is advised. Alternatively aircraft should be cleared via the respective STAR and possibly transition along with the vertical profile for each respective IAP.