Vienna International Airport

LOWW / VIE

Vienna, AT

Last Updated
Mar 5, 00:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
00:20Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
2 kt
190°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOWW 050020Z 19002KT 7000 FEW002 02/01 Q1026 TEMPO 4000 BR

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 600 ft
FEW 200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
800 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (600 ft)
Pressure Alt
218 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,198 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LOWW 042315Z 0500/0606 VRB04KT 9000 NSC TX14/0514Z TN01/0605Z TEMPO 0500/0507 3000 BR PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0507 1200 BCFG TEMPO 0514/0519 08007KT TEMPO 0602/0606 12008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 9 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OWW
11
29
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 11,483 ft 148 ft ASP 116°
0.6 kt 1.9 kt
74° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
11,811 ft 148 ft ASP 164°
1.7 kt 1.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LOWW

7,804 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.2%
MVFR
11.9%
IFR
12.4%
LIFR
19.6%

Vienna International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 32% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 11.3% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.4%
NE
3.6%
E
6.4%
SE
32.2%
S
10.3%
SW
2.4%
W
9.9%
NW
19.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.4°C
Range: -11°C to 29°C
-11°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 11.3%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,804 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vienna International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LOWW
IATA Code: VIE
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 600 ft MSL

Location

City: Vienna
Country: AT
Latitude: 48.110298°
Longitude: 16.569700°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Vienna International Airport

Overview

Vienna International Airport serves as the primary international airport for Austria, located approximately 18 kilometers southeast of Vienna's city center. As a major hub for Austrian Airlines and a key gateway for Central European air traffic, the airport handles significant commercial and passenger operations. Its strategic location and substantial runway infrastructure make it a critical transportation node in the region.

Flying Conditions

The airport sits at an elevation of 600 feet mean sea level, which provides relatively stable atmospheric conditions for most of the year. Its geographical position in the Vienna Basin can produce variable wind patterns, particularly during seasonal transitions. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind conditions, especially when operating on the parallel runways 11/29 and 16/34.

Notable Features

Vienna International Airport features two substantial asphalt runways: runway 11/29 measuring 11,483 feet and runway 16/34 measuring 11,811 feet. These long runways accommodate a wide range of aircraft types, from regional commuters to large international wide-body jets. The airport's geographic coordinates at 48.110298, 16.569700 place it in a relatively flat terrain environment with minimal surrounding elevation challenges.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection typically depends on current wind direction, with the parallel runway configuration allowing flexible approach options. The extensive runway lengths provide excellent landing performance margins for most aircraft types. Pilots should be prepared for potential wind variations and utilize standard instrument approach procedures specific to the airport's published navigational charts.

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.