Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base

LOWL / LNZ

Linz, AT

Last Updated
Jun 10, 20:50Z

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 9 min ago
20:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
9 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOWL 102050Z AUTO 25009KT 9999 -RA FEW012 SCT034 BKN050 11/10 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 980 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
SCT 3,400 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,180 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,380 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,980 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 9 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Rain, Mist, Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 18:00Z and 22:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 03:00Z and 07:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 07:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LOWL 101715Z 1018/1118 27005KT 9999 -RA FEW020 BKN045 TX15/1115Z TN10/1103Z TEMPO 1018/1022 27012KT 4000 RA FEW007 BKN012 BECMG 1023/1101 NSW PROB40 TEMPO 1103/1107 3500 BR BKN006 BECMG 1107/1109 27010KT TEMPO 1107/1118 27015G25KT SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 1114/1118 TSRA FEW040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
Light Rain
23:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR
03:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 3.5 km
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist
07:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 270° 10 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
110° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
9,843 ft 197 ft ASP 87°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
✈️ 08E/26E
Active: 26E
2,165 ft 148 ft GRS 87°
8.9 kt 1.6 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 - LOWL

12,413 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.1%
MVFR
15.3%
IFR
11%
LIFR
12.6%

Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base typically experiences VFR conditions 61.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 23.6% 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, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.8%
NE
5.6%
E
31.4%
SE
4.5%
S
2.4%
SW
11.4%
W
33.9%
NW
7.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 7°C
Range: -13°C to 31°C
-13°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.1%

Best Months for VFR

May June April

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 12,413 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.