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Gmunden-Laakirchen Airfield

Laakirchen, Austria

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Gmunden-Laakirchen Airfield

Laakirchen, Austria
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LOLU
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1670 ft
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Small general aviation airfield in Upper Austria's lake district.

Location
Laakirchen, Austria
Gmunden-Laakirchen Airfield (ICAO: LOLU) is a small general aviation airfield located near the towns of Gmunden and Laakirchen in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria. It serves private pilots, flight training, and recreational flying rather than scheduled commercial air services. The airfield is situated in a scenic area close to the Traunsee lake and the foothills of the Austrian Alps, which can present specific meteorological and terrain challenges for pilots. It operates primarily under visual flight rules (VFR) conditions and caters to light aircraft and gliders.
Getting to & from
The airfield is accessible by road via the regional road network connecting Laakirchen and Gmunden, with no dedicated public transport service directly to the airfield.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO code is LOLU; the airfield has no IATA code.
  • ›Located in the Salzkammergut lake district of Upper Austria.
  • ›Serves general aviation, private flying, and flight training activities.
  • ›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airfield.
  • ›Nearby terrain and Alpine weather require careful VFR planning for pilots.
Wikipedia
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A quiet alpine airfield nestled between lakes and rolling Austrian hills

Gmunden-Laakirchen Airfield is a small general aviation airfield situated in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria, serving private pilots and light aircraft operations in the scenic area between Gmunden and Laakirchen. The field supports local flying clubs, glider operations, and recreational aviation rather than commercial scheduled services. Its setting amid the Austrian lake district makes it a popular base for leisure flying enthusiasts exploring the region.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Facility — A modest clubhouse and handling area serving light aircraft, gliders, and visiting private pilots.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or taxi from Laakirchen town centre
  • Regional bus services connecting Laakirchen and Gmunden
  • Car rental available in Gmunden or Wels nearby
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Schwan Gmunden
  • Seehotel Schwan
  • Gasthof zur Post Laakirchen
  • Hotel Magerl Wels
Dining

The airfield has a basic clubhouse facility that may offer simple refreshments for members and visiting pilots on active flying days. The nearby towns of Gmunden and Laakirchen offer a range of traditional Austrian gasthouses serving regional cuisine. Gmunden's lakeside restaurants are a short drive away and well worth the visit.

Traveller Tips
  • Contact the local flying club in advance as the airfield operates on a club basis and may not have permanent staff on site.
  • The Salzkammergut region experiences rapidly changing mountain weather — always check local forecasts before flying.
  • Gmunden town centre with its famous lake and castle is less than 10 kilometres from the airfield.
  • Fuel availability may be limited; confirm arrangements ahead of your arrival.

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