Airbus A320-214

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24 Jul 2026 · © Patrick W

Austrian A320 millimeters above the runway pavement.

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Aircraft

A320-214 A320

Austrian Airlines (standard)

OE-LXA

Registration

Airline

Austrian

AUA / OS

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Canon EOS 2000D EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 71.0

Nice touchdown capture and registration visible, but image is a bit underexposed and could be sharper.

Location

Planespotting Hügel Kleinneusiedl

Vienna International Airport · VIE/LOWW · Runway 34

48.1010, 16.5906

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Vienna International Airport VIE

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Aviation History

The Airbus A320 is a landmark narrowbody airliner, the first to use a digital fly-by-wire control system, revolutionizing commercial aviation after its 1988 entry into service.

Fleet Rarity

Austrian Airlines operates several A320s; the A320 is very common globally with over 10,000 delivered.

Record Flights

A320s commonly operate intra-European routes, and the type itself holds no special record flights for this registration.

Safety & Events

No significant incidents reported for OE-LXA as of 2024. The A320 family is known for its safe operational history.

Future Outlook

These frames are expected to remain in service in Europe through the late 2020s, although some may be retired or transferred to other airlines.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

37.57 meters

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

27,000 lbf (120 kN) per engine

Thrust

Certified to ICAO Chapter 4: 90-95 EPNdB depending on configuration

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