Salzburg Airport (LOWS)

Salzburg, Austria · Europe

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

LOWS

IATA

SZG

City

Salzburg

Country

Austria

Region

Europe

Elevation

1,411 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

47.7933, 13.0043

Overview

Alpine airport near Mozart birthplace with challenging mountain approach procedures.

Current Weather at LOWS

Pilots flying into or out of Salzburg 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.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Salzburg Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for LOWS. 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 LOWS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Salzburg. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Salzburg 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 Salzburg Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LOWS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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