Wiener Neustadt West Airport

Wiener Neustadt, Austria

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Historic general aviation airfield in Lower Austria.

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Wiener Neustadt, Austria

Wiener Neustadt West Airport (ICAO: LOXN) is a general aviation airfield located in Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria, approximately 50 kilometres south of Vienna. It serves private, recreational, and flight training operations rather than scheduled commercial passenger services. The airfield has deep historical roots, having been established during the early aviation era and playing a significant role in Austrian aviation history. It is distinct from the nearby Wiener Neustadt East Airport (LOAN), which is associated with the Diamond Aircraft manufacturing facility. Today, LOXN functions primarily as a base for light aircraft, gliders, and flight clubs, and is operated under Austrian civil aviation regulations. It does not hold an IATA code, reflecting its non-commercial status.

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The airfield is accessible by road from central Wiener Neustadt, which is itself connected to Vienna by rail and motorway.

Notable facts

›LOXN has no IATA code, consistent with its general aviation classification.
›The airfield is located in Lower Austria, approximately 50 km south of Vienna.
›It is distinct from Wiener Neustadt East Airport (LOAN), home to Diamond Aircraft Industries.
›The airport supports flight training, private flying, and glider operations.
›Wiener Neustadt has historically been an important centre of Austrian aviation and aerospace activity.

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City & Place Guide

Imperial history meets modern life in Lower Austria's medieval city.

Wiener Neustadt is a compact city of around 45,000 people located about 50 kilometers south of Vienna in Lower Austria. Founded in 1194, it served as a residence for Habsburg emperors and played a central role in Central European medieval history. Despite heavy damage in World War II, the city retains impressive historic monuments alongside a lively university town atmosphere.

The city is home to the Austrian Military Academy, one of the oldest military academies in the world, housed in a former imperial castle. A pedestrian-friendly old town core, good rail connections to Vienna, and a range of cafés and local restaurants make it an easy and rewarding day trip or short stay.

•Wiener Neustadt Cathedral — grand Gothic church with a striking medieval interior and notable Habsburg tombs
•Burg Wiener Neustadt — imposing imperial castle now housing the Austrian Military Academy with guided tours
•Stadtmuseum — well-curated local history museum covering the city from medieval times through WWII
•Hauptplatz — lively central square lined with historic façades, fountains, and outdoor café seating
•Neukloster — late Gothic monastery church containing the tomb of Eleanor of Portugal
•Schneebergbahn — nearby rack railway offering scenic mountain excursions just outside the city

Getting around: Wiener Neustadt has a reliable local bus network connecting the main train station with neighborhoods and sights. The central train station offers frequent direct rail service to Vienna (roughly 45–60 minutes), making the city easily accessible. The compact old town is very walkable. Taxis are available at the main station, and rideshare apps such as Uber operate in the area.

Best time: Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) offer the most pleasant weather for sightseeing with mild temperatures and fewer crowds.

Local food: Try hearty Lower Austrian classics such as Tafelspitz (boiled beef), Wiener Schnitzel, and fresh pastries at the local Konditoreien, paired with wines from the nearby Thermenregion wine district.

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Encyclopaedia

Wiener Neustadt West Airport is a military airport located 43 km (23 nmi) south-southwest of Vienna, Austria.

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