Vienna International Airport

LOWW / VIE

Vienna, AT

Last Updated
Mar 7, 06:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
06:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
8 kt
120°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOWW 070620Z 12008KT CAVOK 06/01 Q1026 NOSIG
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: -718 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LOWW 070515Z 0706/0812 13012KT CAVOK TX16/0714Z TN02/0805Z TEMPO 0718/0808 14005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z TEMPO
+12h
VFR 140° 5 kt

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
Active: 11
11,483 ft 148 ft ASP 116°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
16/34 11,811 ft 148 ft ASP 164°
5.8 kt 5.6 kt
44° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LOWW

7,900 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.4%
MVFR
12%
IFR
12.2%
LIFR
19.4%

Vienna International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 31.6% 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 11.2% 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
3.8%
E
6.4%
SE
32%
S
10.3%
SW
2.4%
W
9.9%
NW
19.6%

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: 11.2%

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 7,900 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.