Scharnstein Airfield

Scharnstein, Austria

Airports

small airport

Scharnstein Airfield

Scharnstein, Austria

Explore Scharnstein city guide Navigate to this airport

Routes out

Destinations

LOLC

ICAO

1742 ft

Elevation

TravelerPulse profile

Small general aviation airfield in Upper Austria.

Location

Scharnstein, Austria

Scharnstein Airfield (ICAO: LOLC) is a small general aviation aerodrome located in Scharnstein, a municipality in the Gmunden district of Upper Austria. The airfield serves private pilots, flight training, and light aircraft operations in the alpine foothills region of the Salzkammergut area. The aerodrome operates at a relatively low elevation and is surrounded by the scenic landscape typical of the Austrian lake and mountain district. It does not handle scheduled commercial airline services and functions primarily as a local flying club and private aviation facility.

Notable facts

›ICAO code is LOLC; the airfield has no IATA code.
›Located in the Gmunden district of Upper Austria.
›Serves general aviation, private pilots, and flight training operations.
›Situated in the Salzkammergut region, known for its alpine and lakeside scenery.
›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airfield.

Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

A quiet alpine airfield nestled among Austria's scenic Salzkammergut hills

Scharnstein Airfield is a small general aviation facility located in the Almtal valley of Upper Austria, serving private pilots and light aircraft operations in the Salzkammergut region. The airfield operates within a stunning natural landscape framed by the Totes Gebirge mountain range, making it a popular destination for leisure flying and glider operations. It plays a modest but valued role in regional light aviation activity in central Austria.

Terminals

General Aviation Facility — A simple single-building facility handling light aircraft arrivals, departures, and pilot briefings.

Ground Transport

Private car or taxi from Scharnstein village
Regional bus connections toward Gmunden and Wels
Car rental arrangements via nearby Gmunden or Wels

Nearby Hotels

Gasthof Almtal, Scharnstein
Hotel Miralago, Gmunden
Seehotel Schwan, Gmunden
Pension Almblick, Almtal valley

Dining

The airfield itself offers minimal on-site catering, typically a small clubhouse with basic refreshments for pilots and visitors. The nearby town of Scharnstein and the broader Almtal valley provide traditional Austrian gasthouses serving regional Upper Austrian cuisine. Gmunden, approximately 15 kilometres away, offers a wider selection of restaurants and cafes along the Traunsee lakefront.

Traveller Tips

Check NOTAMs carefully as the airfield operates under VFR conditions only with no instrument approaches.
Mountain weather in the Salzkammergut can change rapidly; always carry extra fuel and plan conservative alternates.
Coordinate with local glider and light aircraft club traffic as circuit activity can be busy on weekends.
Visiting the nearby Almtal wildlife park makes for an excellent day trip after a flying excursion to Scharnstein.

AI-assisted overview, verified against public sources.

Airlines serving this airport

No scheduled airline data available.

Routes

No route data available.

Hotels near Scharnstein Airfield

Pick what matters for your layover or early flight, then compare on your favorite booking site.

Compare stays for your dates

Where

Check-in

Check-out

Guests

Rooms

IndianAirports may receive compensation when you book or purchase through some of the links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Prices and availability are set by the booking provider and may change. We never share your private trip details with partners — only the destination, dates and party size you searched.

City & Place Guide

No guide exists for this place yet — Click to generate a Traveler Pulse guide.

Latest news

No recent news found.