Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield

LOAV

Bad Vöslau, AT

Last Updated
Apr 22, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
12 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOAV 221100Z 31012KT 9999 BKN050 13/M02 Q////

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 765 ft
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 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 broken clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 12 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 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 220815Z 2209/2218 34012KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 12 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
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
50° angle
13R/31L 3,116 ft 75 ft ASPHALT
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
50° angle
✈️ 31R/13L
Active: 31R
2,133 ft 82 ft grass 306°
12.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LOAV

1,998 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.4%
MVFR
8.4%
IFR
10.9%
LIFR
9.4%

Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 71.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 20.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 10.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.7%
NE
4.1%
E
12.3%
SE
16.6%
S
8.1%
SW
1.1%
W
10.2%
NW
28.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.6°C
Range: -6°C to 29°C
-6°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.2%

Best Months for VFR

October April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 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 1,998 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 1,998 weather observations shows LOAV maintains VFR conditions 71.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 8.4% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 20.3% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 7.2% 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 8.9 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, April, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 8.6°C (47°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,998 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.