Austro Control

Austro Control is the air navigation service provider for Austria. It is based in Vienna and runs air traffic control for Austrian airspace. The company describes itself as a co-shaper of the future of European air traffic management. Its work covers air traffic control, aviation information, weather and authority services.

Its controllers work in the tower at Vienna airport and in the en route control centre in Vienna's 3rd district. Air traffic control is a core service. Air traffic controllers are trained at the company's own academy, and recruiting days are held for new controllers.

Austro Control operates more than 100 air navigation facilities across Austria. These include radar, communication and navigation systems. Its aeronautical information management work includes the digital AIP and flight briefing. The company also provides aviation weather information and flight route information.

For pilots, the company offers a home briefing service, flight weather, flight routes and the digital AIP. It also provides pilot licensing information, flight medicine and examinations. A drone portal gives information on drones. The company handles aircraft register enquiries and the Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft program.

The authority role covers airworthiness and certification, permits to fly, operator approvals and flight schools. Austro Control also approves charter flights, scheduled flights and special procedures at Innsbruck, Klagenfurt and Salzburg. Safety reporting is handled through its own reporting system.

Through ACG International, the company offers training courses, project delivery and EU twinning work abroad. The company describes itself as an aviation environment pioneer that works for climate friendly air traffic. Its staff work across all locations to keep Austrian airspace safe every day of the year.

Services

• Air traffic control
• Aeronautical information management
• Flight weather services
• Air navigation facilities
• Air traffic controller training
• International consulting through ACG International
• Pilot licensing
• Drone services
• Aircraft registration
• Permits and approvals for charter and scheduled flights