Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield

LOAV

Bad Vöslau, AT

Last Updated
Mar 3, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
17:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
2 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOAV 031700Z VRB02KT CAVOK 10/08 Q////

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OAV
08
26
13R
31L
31R
13L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 3,018 ft 98 ft GRASS No wind data
13R/31L 3,116 ft 75 ft ASPHALT No wind data
31R/13L 2,133 ft 82 ft grass 306° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LOAV

1,486 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.9%
MVFR
9%
IFR
13.9%
LIFR
12.2%

Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 64.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 26.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 13.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.8%
NE
3.3%
E
13.3%
SE
17.7%
S
7.7%
SW
1.2%
W
11.1%
NW
24%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.4°C
Range: -6°C to 29°C
-6°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.2%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 31R/13L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 1,486 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LOAV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 765 ft MSL

Location

City: Bad Vöslau
Country: AT
Latitude: 47.965000°
Longitude: 16.260000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,018 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 3,116 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No
Runway 31R/13L
Length: 2,133 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: grass
ILS: No

About Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield

Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield (LOAV) is located in Bad Vöslau, AT at an elevation of 765 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (08/26, 13R/31L, 31R/13L), with the longest at 3,116 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 64.9% of the time based on 1,486 observations, LOAV requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 26.1% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here. Fog affects the airport in approximately 9.2% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LOAV come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 8.6 knots. Runway 13R/31L offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, March, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 7.4°C (45°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,486 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.