The Sporting Lisbon team arrived at Klagenfurt Airport on October 21, 2024 with an Airbus A340-300 from the Portuguese airline HiFly. The landing of the long-haul aircraft thrilled numerous aviation enthusiasts and spotters, who took the opportunity to photograph the impressive aircraft.
Sporting Lisbon, the best Portuguese champion, remains in the Champions League match against SK Sturm Graz. The Airbus, which is known for its impressive dimensions, landed at 7:45 p.m.: With a length of 63.64 meters and a wingspan of 60 meters, the aircraft offers space for up to 291 passengers, depending on the seating.
Maximilian Wildt, Managing Director of Klagenfurt Airport, expressed his delight at the first type landing and emphasized that the landing of an aircraft of this size was a special feature for the airport. The Airbus A340-300 can be viewed on the visitors’ terrace on the return flight on the afternoon of October 23rd.


