Salzburg Airport

LOWS / SZG

Salzburg, AT

Last Updated
Jul 27, 00:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
00:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
4 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOWS 270020Z AUTO 14004KT 100V200 9999 FEW050 SCT060 BKN090 19/15 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,411 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,411 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,411 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,411 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Salzburg Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Light Showers Rain. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 5 to 18 knots. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 04:00Z and 08:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 10:00Z and 15:00Z.

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 LOWS 262315Z 2700/2724 15009KT 9999 BKN080 TX24/2714Z TN17/2724Z TEMPO 2704/2708 27015G25KT SHRA BECMG 2708/2710 29015KT TEMPO 2710/2715 28018G30KT -SHRA BECMG 2718/2720 15005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
04:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR 270° 15 kt
Showers Rain
08:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 290° 15 kt
10:00Z TEMPO
+10h
VFR 280° 18 kt
Light Showers Rain

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°
3.9 kt 0.7 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 - LOWS

14,446 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.8%
MVFR
10.6%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
6.3%

Salzburg Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, May, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.3%
N
11.7%
S
26.4%
W
8%
NE
5.1%
NW
19.1%
SE
23.2%
SW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.1°C
Range: -14°C to 37°C
-14°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.5%

Best Months for VFR

July May June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 14,446 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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

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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.