Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport (IATA: INN, ICAO: LOWI)
is the largest airport in the Tyrol in Western Austria. It handles regional
flights around the Alps, as well as seasonal flights to other destinations.
During the winter, activity increases significantly, due to the high number
of skiers traveling to the region. It is the main base of Tyrolean Jet
Services, Welcome Air and of Austrian Airlines' regional carrier Austrian
Arrows.The airport is approximately 2.5 miles from the center of Innsbruck.
It is connected to the city and to the Hauptbahnhof (main train station)
by city bus F. The journey runs every 15 minutes and takes 18 minutes.Innsbruck
Airport is well known for having a difficult approach due surrounding
terrain, prohibiting certain aircraft types from operating at the airport.
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