Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield

LOAV

Bad Vöslau, AT

Last Updated
Jun 23, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 17 hours ago
18:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
5 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOAV 231800Z 30005KT 9999 SCT050 30/15 Q////

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 765 ft
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,765 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 16.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 5 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 5,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 8 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LOAV 240715Z 2407/2415 35010KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
13R/31L 3,116 ft 75 ft ASPHALT
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
✈️ 31R/13L
Active: 31R
2,133 ft 82 ft grass 306°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LOAV

2,706 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.6%
MVFR
6.5%
IFR
8.1%
LIFR
6.9%

Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 78.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 7.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.5%
N
9.2%
S
7.5%
W
12%
NE
5.1%
NW
31.8%
SE
15%
SW
1.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.7°C
Range: -6°C to 33°C
-6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.6%

Best Months for VFR

June May October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 31R/13L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,706 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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

Analysis of 2,706 weather observations shows LOAV maintains VFR conditions 78.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 6.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 15% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 5.6% 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 9.1 knots. Runway 13R/31L offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, May, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 11.7°C (53°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,706 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.