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.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LOWS 030850Z 26003KT 9999 FEW025TCU SCT036 BKN048 14/12 Q1014 TEMPO FM1000 SHRAWind 260° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 26
Current TAF
TAF LOWS 030515Z 0306/0406 16004KT 9999 -RA FEW020 BKN040 TX18/0317Z TN12/0403Z BECMG 0306/0308 NSW TEMPO 0310/0319 30012KT SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 0312/0316 30015G25KT TSRA FEW040CBDecode METAR for LOWS
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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