Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base

LOWL / LNZ

Linz, AT

Last Updated
Feb 17, 05:50Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
05:50Z
🌅 Dawn
MVFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
6 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
1,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1001 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOWL 170550Z 22006KT 180V250 9999 SHRA FEW008 BKN013 02/01 Q1001 RESHRA BECMG NSW FEW013 BKN020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 980 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
BKN 1,300 ft AGL
FEW 1,300 ft AGL
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,780 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,280 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,280 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,980 ft AMSL
QNH
1001 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
968 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (980 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,348 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 23 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LOWL 170515Z 1706/1806 26010KT 9999 SCT020 BKN030 TX04/1711Z TN00/1723Z TEMPO 1706/1709 27020G30KT 4000 SHRASN BKN006 TEMPO 1709/1721 27015G25KT -SHRA PROB40 TEMPO 1714/1721 4000 SHRA BKN012 TEMPO 1721/1802 -SHRASN PROB40 TEMPO 1721/1802 27020G30KT 3000 SHSN BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+3h
VFR 270° 15 kt
Light Showers Rain
14:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
OWL
07H
25H ✈️
08
26
08E
26E

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07H/25H
Active: 25H
 0 ft 0 ft GRS 0°
↑ 5.2 kt • ↔ 3.0 kt
30° angle
08/26 9,843 ft 197 ft ASP 87°
↓ 4.1 kt • ↔ 4.4 kt
133° angle
08E/26E 2,165 ft 148 ft GRS 87°
↓ 4.1 kt • ↔ 4.4 kt
133° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LOWL

7,107 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
44%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
17.6%
LIFR
18.7%

Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 44% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 36.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 12.5% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.8%
NE
6.1%
E
37.8%
SE
4.7%
S
1.5%
SW
10.9%
W
28.6%
NW
7.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.1°C
Range: -13°C to 27°C
-13°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 12.5%

Best Months for VFR

October September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07H/25H
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt
Runway 08E/26E
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,107 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LOWL
IATA Code: LNZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 980 ft MSL

Location

City: Linz
Country: AT
Latitude: 48.233200°
Longitude: 14.187500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07H/25H
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08E/26E
Length: 2,165 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
220°@6kt
Density Alt
980ft, 2°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base

Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the AT AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Linz-Hörsching Airport serves the Linz metropolitan area in Austria as a medium-sized airport with military and civilian operations. Located at 980 ft MSL near 48.233200, 14.187500, the airport features three runways accommodating diverse aviation requirements.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences significant weather variability, with VFR conditions occurring 46.4% of the time and instrument conditions (IFR/LIFR) present 35.8% of observations. Temperature ranges from -13°C to 27°C, with an average of 4.5°C, and prevailing easterly winds at 6.2 knots with occasional gusts up to 27 knots.

Notable Features

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components between 1.9-2.4 knots. The primary paved runway (08/26) offers substantial length at 9,843 ft, providing flexible operational capabilities for different aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

October, September, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for arrivals and departures. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during the 14.4% of observations with fog, and prepare for instrument conditions that occur in nearly 36% of recorded weather scenarios.

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.

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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.