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 030850Z 29013KT 8000 -RA FEW009 SCT036 BKN044 15/14 Q1010 TEMPO RAWind 290° at 13 kt — likely active runway near heading 29
Current TAF
TAF LOWW 030815Z 0309/0415 30015KT 9000 -RA SCT030 BKN040 OVC050 TX26/0413Z TN14/0403Z TEMPO 0309/0311 30015G25KT SHRA TEMPO 0311/0315 30016G26KT NSW BECMG 0315/0317 NSW BECMG 0405/0407 32004KT BECMG 0411/0413 13013KTDecode 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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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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