Innsbruck Airport , also known locally as Kranebitten Airport, is the largest international airport in Tyrol in western Austria. It is located approximately from the centre of Innsbruck.
The airport, which was opened in 1925, handles regional flights around the Alps, as well as seasonal international traffic to further European destinations. During the winter, activity increases significantly, due to the high number of skiers travelling to the region.
Operations Terminal The terminal has no jet bridges: instead, mobile stairs are used for boarding large aircraft that do not have their own airstairs. The airport can handle aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 767. In February 2017, it was announced that the current passenger terminal, which was inaugurated for the 1964 Winter Olympics will be replaced with a new, larger facility which started construction in 2019.austrianaviation.net - "Innsbruck Airport starts architecture competition" 21 February 2017
Special approach procedures Innsbruck Airport is characterized by a difficult landing approach due to surrounding terrain, prohibiting certain aircraft types from operating at the airport. The approach and descent is a very complicated process—the Alps create vicious winds and currents, which pilots have to deal with throughout the process. It is a Category C airport, an airport with special difficulties requiring pilots to have special training before using it. Approach or ascent over the eastern end of the runway goes over the inner city at fairly low altitude.
Tenants Innsbruck Airport served as the base of Tyrolean Airways and Welcome Air until their demise, although the newly established independent technical division Tyrolean Airways Luftfahrzeuge Technik GmbH remains here. Innsbruck also used to accommodate the head offices of Air Alps."just get in contact with us!." Air Alps. Retrieved on 21 October 2012. "Füstenweg 180 A-6026 Innsbruck-Airport"
Airlines and destinations The following airlines offer regular scheduled and charter flights at Innsbruck Airport:
Statistics
+ Passenger statistics Year Total passengers % change 2007 859,832 2008 969,474 12.8 2009 956,972 1.3 2010 1,033,512 8.0 2011 997,020 3.5 2012 930,850 6.6 2013 981,118 5.4 2014 991,356 1.0 2015 1,001,255 1.0 2016 1,006,738 0.6 2017 1,092,547 8.5 2018 1,119,347 2.4 2019 1,144,541 2.3 2020 487,437 57.4 2021 125,495 74.3 2022 721,412 474.9 2023 906,655 25.7 2024 862,202 4.9 2025 882,876 2.4
Ground transportation The airport is connected to the city and to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof by city bus F. The bus runs every 15 minutes and takes 18 minutes to reach the city.
See also Transport in Austria List of airports in Austria
References
External links
Official website
Accident history for INN at Aviation Safety Network