Salzburg Airport

LOWS / SZG

Salzburg, AT

Last Updated
Feb 17, 05:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
05:20Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
5 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1002 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOWS 170520Z 19005KT 150V210 9999 -RA FEW015 BKN020 03/00 Q1002 TEMPO 28015KT SHRA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,411 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,911 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,411 ft AMSL
QNH
1002 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
955 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,411 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,749 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 648 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LOWS 162315Z 1700/1724 16005KT 9999 FEW015 BKN025 TX04/1714Z TN00/1719Z TEMPO 1700/1718 24010KT SHRA PROB40 TEMPO 1703/1708 30013KT 3000 SHSNRA BKN010 TEMPO 1718/1724 -SHRASN PROB40 TEMPO 1718/1722 30013KT 2000 SHSN VV006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OWS
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
9,022 ft 148 ft CON 157°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LOWS

7,049 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.3%
MVFR
15.8%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
12.2%

Salzburg Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 20% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
4.2%
E
1.4%
SE
24.9%
S
27.4%
SW
3.8%
W
7.9%
NW
20.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.4°C
Range: -14°C to 30°C
-14°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.3%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,049 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Salzburg Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LOWS
IATA Code: SZG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,411 ft MSL

Location

City: Salzburg
Country: AT
Latitude: 47.793301°
Longitude: 13.004300°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 9,022 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Salzburg Airport

Overview

Salzburg Airport (LOWS) serves the historic city of Salzburg, Austria, situated at an elevation of 1,411 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional and international air traffic in a picturesque alpine setting, strategically located near the Austrian-German border.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 65.9% of the time, with MVFR and IFR conditions occurring in 21.3% of observations. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -14°C to 30°C, with an average of 4.9°C. The most favorable VFR months are September, October, and November, offering the most consistent flying weather.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (15/33) spans 9,022 feet with a concrete surface, positioned in an alpine terrain environment. Wind patterns are consistently from the south (180°), with an average speed of 5.8 knots and maximum gusts up to 26 knots. Calm wind conditions are rare, occurring only 0.4% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 1.8 knots. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with fog present in 8.9% of observations. Pilots should be prepared for potential alpine-influenced wind and visibility variations.

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.

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.