With "Schutzschild 24", the Austrian Armed Forces will conduct the largest exercise in a decade from June 10 to 21, 2024. In Carinthia, 1.500 soldiers will train to protect critical infrastructure, supported by around 200 vehicles. Klagenfurt Airport plays a central role in this exercise and will conduct its own emergency exercise on June 18, 2024, simulating a forced landing by Eurofighters.
Maximilian Wildt, Managing Director of Klagenfurt Airport, emphasises the importance of this exercise and the good cooperation with the Austrian Armed Forces. "We are delighted that the airport, as an important transport facility in the country, is centrally involved in this major exercise and would like to thank the Austrian Armed Forces and everyone involved for their efforts. It is important to be prepared for an emergency!"
Air traffic will not be affected during the entire exercise. Vehicles on the airport premises, the use of blue lights and sirens, and possible smoke development are part of the exercise and are no cause for concern.