Österreichisches Luftfahrtmuseum
Club-run museum at Graz Airport with jet fighters, a Transall, an Antonov An-2, gliders, engines and a flight simulator – open only on Sundays and public holidays.
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About the museum
The Österreichisches Luftfahrtmuseum (Austrian Aviation Museum) was founded as an association in 1979. Its aim is to collect aircraft of all kinds, preserve Austrian aviation history and make it accessible to the public in an exhibition hall. The museum operates privately and independently of public subsidies; it is financed through membership fees, admissions, sponsors, donations and the museum shop, and has no paid staff.
The collection is located next to Graz Airport in the built-up area of Feldkirchen bei Graz. On display are, among others, jet aircraft from Sweden, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic, as well as from the Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer), plus propeller aircraft such as the Transall C-160 and the Antonov An-2, a helicopter, autogyros and gliders. The display is supplemented by aircraft engines, ejection seats, radio equipment, uniforms, models and a model aircraft exhibition.
Because the hall is too small, some exhibits stand outdoors or are in storage; building a second hall is a declared main goal of the association. Recently, among others, a Klemm L 20 from 1928 and a Bell H-13 helicopter came to the museum. Visitors can fly themselves at a PC flight simulator.
Highlights
- Jet aircraft such as the Draken, Viggen, Mirage III, Hunter and MiG-21
- Transall C-160 and Antonov An-2
- Electromechanical flight simulator and PC flight simulator
- Aircraft engines, ejection seats and a model aircraft exhibition
- Gangway with a view of Graz Airport
Permanent exhibitions
- Flugzeugsammlung – Jet aircraft, propeller planes, a helicopter, autogyros and gliders, some displayed outdoors.
- Modellflugausstellung – Control-line and radio-controlled models, model aircraft engines and remote controls from various periods.
- Founded
- 1979
- Operated by
- Verein Österreichisches Luftfahrtmuseum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €7Pensioners, students, pupils, conscripts, people with disabilities |
| Children & teens | €5.50free up to age 5 · Children up to 14 years old; children under 6 free. |
| Seniors | €7Pensioners |
| Visitors with disabilities | €7 |
| Students & apprentices | €7Students and pupils |
| Groups (10+ people) | –For small groups, a minimum of 10 people is charged. |
| Families | –15% discount for families presenting the Styrian Family Pass "Zwei & Mehr". |
Card payment is not possible. Club members have free access on Sundays and public holidays from May to October.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Hands-on stations
Children under 6 free, reduced family pass rate; flight simulator to try out.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Forst Abzweigung · 200 m
By train to the Flughafen Graz-Feldkirchen station, then on foot toward the roundabout in front of the tower and follow the L379 south; or bus line 630 from Puntigam station (toward the airport/Schwarzl See) to the "Forst Abzweigung" stop, then about 200 m toward Forst.
By car
Parking available
Sufficiently large parking areas for buses; turning on the grounds is easy.
From the B67 (Triester Straße), at the roundabout next to the airport tower, go south to the turnoff to Forst; after about 200 m turn right into the museum grounds (junction with Friedrich-Schmiedl-Gasse). Older navigation devices sometimes still list the address under 8401 Kalsdorf.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop with museum catalog and further literature.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
Events (corporate parties, weddings, club celebrations, anniversaries) can be held on the museum grounds; the historic Transall can also be rented for film and photo shoots or events.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group tours by prior registration (state the visit date, time and number of people); the length depends on the group's interests. Interactive flight experience at the PC flight simulator. Some exhibits are displayed outdoors. |
