Salzburg Airport

LOWS / SZG

Salzburg, AT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:20Z

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Current Weather

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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
8 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOWS 041620Z AUTO 31008KT 9999 NCD 09/06 Q1026 NOSIG
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,411 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,029 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 648 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LOWS 041115Z 0412/0512 15004KT CAVOK TX13/0512Z TN00/0505Z TEMPO 0412/0417 34007KT BECMG 0423/0501 3000 BR TEMPO 0503/0507 1200 BCFG BKN003 PROB30 0504/0506 0600 FG BECMG 0508/0510 34007KT 9999
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 4 kt
Visibility: >10km
23:00Z BECMG
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist
03:00Z TEMPO
+11h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.2 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Patches Fog
04:00Z PROB30
+12h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.6 km
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OWS
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
9,022 ft 148 ft CON 157°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LOWS

7,792 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.4%
MVFR
15.7%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
11.3%

Salzburg Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 18.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.7 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: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.4%
NE
4%
E
1.4%
SE
25.6%
S
26.7%
SW
4.1%
W
8.2%
NW
20.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.5°C
Range: -14°C to 30°C
-14°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.8%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 7,792 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.