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# Upper Austria to Take Full Control of Linz Airport

September 11, 2026 at 08:49 PM

> The province of Upper Austria will acquire the city of Linz's 50 percent stake in the airport to address significant financial deficits.

The province of **Upper Austria** and the city of **Linz** have reached a basic agreement to restructure the ownership of **Linz Airport**. Governor Thomas Stelzer announced that the province will take over the city's 50 percent stake in Flughafen Linz GesmbH.

The airport, located in Hörsching, faces significant financial challenges, including a projected nine million euro deficit in 2026. Experts estimate the company value as low or negative, with potential funding needs reaching 45 million euros by 2035.

Following the takeover, the province plans to involve private investors and install a new management team by 2027. The province currently supports the critical Linz-Frankfurt flight connection with a subsidy package totaling up to 36 million euros.



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