Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base

LOWL / LNZ

Linz, AT

Last Updated
Jun 17, 08:50Z

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
Fresh 22 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
9 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOWL 170850Z AUTO 29009KT 250V310 9999 FEW050 SCT060 23/16 Q1020 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 980 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,980 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,980 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 6,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 9 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 5,000 ft, scattered at 6,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 4 to 15 knots. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 13:00Z and 22:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 15:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
987 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (980 ft)
Pressure Alt
778 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,973 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LOWL 170515Z 1706/1806 VRB04KT 9999 SCT060 TX25/1714Z TN16/1803Z BECMG 1706/1708 27010KT TEMPO 1713/1722 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 1715/1718 29015G25KT TSRA FEW040CB BECMG 1717/1719 25004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:12Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR
Showers Rain
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
MVFR 290° 15 kt
Thunderstorm Rain
17:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 250° 4 kt

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 0 ft 0 ft GRS
3.1 kt 8.5 kt
70° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
9,843 ft 197 ft ASP 87°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 08E/26E
Active: 26E
2,165 ft 148 ft GRS 87°
7.8 kt 4.5 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 - LOWL

12,660 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.3%
MVFR
15.4%
IFR
10.9%
LIFR
12.4%

Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base typically experiences VFR conditions 61.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 23.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
30.6%
N
2.7%
S
2.3%
W
34.6%
NE
5.5%
NW
7.6%
SE
4.4%
SW
11.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.2°C
Range: -13°C to 31°C
-13°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.9%

Best Months for VFR

May April June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt
Runway 07H/25H
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt
Runway 08E/26E
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 12,660 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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

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.

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.