Graz Airport

LOWG / GRZ

Feldkirchen bei Graz, AT

Last Updated
Feb 14, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
4 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
998 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOWG 141020Z AUTO 22004KT 180V260 9999 FEW070 BKN080 06/02 Q0998 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,115 ft
FEW 7,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,115 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,115 ft AMSL
QNH
998 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
961 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,115 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,573 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 761 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LOWG 140515Z 1406/1506 VRB03KT 9999 FEW060 TX10/1414Z TN01/1406Z TEMPO 1419/1502 -RA BECMG 1421/1424 35008KT PROB40 TEMPO 1500/1506 35015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z TEMPO
+9h
VFR
Light Rain
21:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 350° 8 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OWG
16L ✈️
34R
16C ✈️
34C
16R ✈️
34L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16C/34C
Active: 16C
9,842 ft 148 ft ASP 164°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 16L
2,100 ft 98 ft GRS 169°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 16R
2,493 ft 82 ft GRS 169°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LOWG

6,974 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.3%
MVFR
13.8%
IFR
14.1%
LIFR
23.8%

Graz Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 37.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 3.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 20.8% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 3.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 3.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.3%
NE
8.1%
E
9.9%
SE
16.2%
S
23.7%
SW
6.9%
W
6.3%
NW
6.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.5°C
Range: -15°C to 28°C
-15°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 20.8%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16C/34C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt
Runway 16L/34R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt
Runway 16R/34L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,974 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Graz Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LOWG
IATA Code: GRZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,115 ft MSL

Location

City: Feldkirchen bei Graz
Country: AT
Latitude: 46.991100°
Longitude: 15.439600°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 16C/34C
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16L/34R
Length: 2,100 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 2,493 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Graz Airport

Overview

Graz Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Feldkirchen bei Graz, Austria, situated at an elevation of 1,115 feet MSL. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Styria region, featuring three runways that accommodate various aircraft operations. Its strategic location and multiple runway configurations make it a significant regional aviation hub.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Graz Airport demonstrate considerable variability, with VFR conditions predominating at 53.6% of observations. Seasonal temperatures range dramatically from -15°C to 28°C, with an average of 4.9°C, presenting potential challenges for aircraft performance. Pilots should note significant fog occurrence at 20.9% of observations, with October, September, and November offering the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways: a primary asphalt runway (16C/34C) at 9,842 feet, and two grass runways (16L/34R and 16R/34L) at 2,100 and 2,493 feet respectively. Prevailing winds consistently blow from the south at 180° with an average speed of 3.9 knots, rarely exceeding 23 knots. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment and minimal average crosswind conditions at 1.7 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions with excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles. The consistent southern wind pattern suggests runway 16 configurations will typically be preferred for arrivals and departures. Low IFR conditions occur in 22.7% of observations, recommending thorough preflight weather briefings and potential alternate planning.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.