Innsbruck Airport (LOWI)
Innsbruck, Austria · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LOWI
IATA
INN
City
Innsbruck
Country
Austria
Region
Europe
Elevation
1,907 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
47.2602, 11.3439
Overview
Challenging alpine airport requiring special crew training. Surrounded by mountains with demanding approach procedures.
Current Weather at LOWI
Pilots flying into or out of Innsbruck Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LOWI 171350Z AUTO 09006KT 040V150 9999 NCD 29/15 Q1014 NOSIGWind 090° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 09
Current TAF
TAF LOWI 171115Z 1712/1812 VRB05KT 9999 FEW050 SCT080 TX28/1714Z TN15/1804Z TEMPO 1712/1717 09007KT TEMPO 1712/1812 FEW050CB SCT080 BKN100 PROB30 TEMPO 1716/1812 TSRA TEMPO 1718/1720 27020G30KT 4000 TSRADecode METAR for LOWI
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Innsbruck Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LOWI. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LOWI. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Innsbruck. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Innsbruck Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Innsbruck Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LOWI include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Innsbruck Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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