Vienna International Airport (LOWW)
Vienna, Austria · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LOWW
IATA
VIE
City
Vienna
Country
Austria
Region
Europe
Elevation
600 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
48.1103, 16.5697
Overview
Austrian capital hub and former gateway to Eastern Europe. Austrian Airlines and Eurowings base.
Current Weather at LOWW
Pilots flying into or out of Vienna International 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 LOWW 181020Z 33011KT 9999 FEW050 28/14 Q1013 NOSIGWind 330° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 33
Current TAF
TAF LOWW 180815Z 1809/1915 28015KT CAVOK TX29/1813Z TN20/1902Z TEMPO 1809/1814 28015G25KT PROB40 TEMPO 1814/1818 34015G25KT SHRA BECMG 1818/1820 34007KT BECMG 1909/1911 28015KT TEMPO 1911/1915 28025G40KT 4000 +TSRA BKN045 SCT045CBDecode METAR for LOWW
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Vienna International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LOWW. 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 LOWW. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Vienna. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Vienna International 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 Vienna International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LOWW 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
Vienna International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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