Innsbruck Airport (LOWI)

Innsbruck, Austria · Europe

By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot

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 TAF

TAF LOWI 161115Z 1612/1712 VRB03KT CAVOK TX19/1614Z TN06/1705Z

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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.

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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Training Availability

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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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