Hangar-7
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation, Hospitality, Entertainment |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Dietrich Mateschitz |
| Headquarters | Salzburg , Austria |
| Products | Restaurant, Bar, Lounge, Aircraft display, Event venue |
| Owner | Dietrich Mateschitz / Red Bull GmbH |
Hangar-7 is a versatile facility located next to Salzburg Airport, integrating elements of aviation, art, and gastronomy. The site includes the Michelin-star restaurant Ikarus, alongside two bars, a lounge area, and frequently changing displays featuring vintage airplanes, helicopters, and Formula One race cars.
Conceived by Dietrich Mateschitz, the founder of Red Bull, Hangar-7 functions as the headquarters for the Flying Bulls, Red Bull’s exclusive collection and operational fleet of aircraft. Maintenance activities are conducted at the adjacent "Hangar 8".
This venue regularly hosts Red Bull events such as the "Paper Wings" competition, which challenges participants in paper airplane flying skills. Additionally, it serves as the production site for the weekly talk show "Sport und Talk aus dem Hangar-7" broadcast on ServusTV.
Construction
Designed by Volkmar Burgstaller, Hangar 7 showcases an airfoil-inspired form crafted from 1,200 tons of steel combined with 75,000 square feet of glass. The dome-like steel and glass construction was engineered and erected by Austrian company Waagner-Biro, reaching completion in 2003.
Built specifically to house the Flying Bulls’ aircraft, its door spans 40 meters in width, enabling access for large planes such as the Douglas DC-6B.