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LOWL/LNZ METAR & TAF Linz-Hörsching Airport

Linz, Upper AustriaElevation 980 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR18 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
250@9
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
448 ft
-532 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2120Z (10:20 PM local) · 18 min old

LOWL is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 9 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
250° at 9 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW024
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
9°C / 6°C
48°F / 43°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.97 inHg
1014.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999 FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1715Z (6:15 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (7:00 PM local)

LOWL forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 18Z to 20Z with IFR possible (GUST, LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 23Z to 03Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 12°C expected at 1300Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 6°C expected at 0600Z on day 26.
BKN0505,000 ft
BKN0505,000 ft
BKN0505,000 ft
BKN0505,000 ft
1800Z7:00 PM2248Z11:48 PM0336Z4:36 AM0824Z9:24 AM1312Z2:12 PM1800Z7:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN TEMPO PROB30 BR BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›PROB30 forecast: ceiling 700 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 250° at 9 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW082608E26E 250°250°9 kt250°250° 9250°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
250° at 9 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 269 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
26
HEAD
9 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
BEST
26E
HEAD
9 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
08
HEAD
9 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
08E
HEAD
9 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

07H/25H
Dimensions
N/A
Surface
GRS
08/26
Dimensions
9,843 x 197 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
08E/26E
Dimensions
2,165 x 148 ft
Surface
GRS
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
448 ft
Pressure altitude
930 ft
Field elevation
980 ft MSL
Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Dewpoint
6°C (43°F)
Altimeter
29.97 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1556Z 4:56 PM
Sunrise
0538Z 6:38 AM
Loggable night
1628Z (5:28 PM local) → 0506Z (6:06 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1556Z (4:56 PM local) → 0538Z (6:38 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1656Z (5:56 PM local) → 0438Z (5:38 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Linz-Hörsching Airport is in Linz, Upper Austria. Field elevation 980 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALOWL / LNZ
RegionUpper Austria
CountryAustria
Coordinates48.2354, 14.1881
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.75
Linz Radar
A/D
129.62
RADAR
APP
128.12
ATIS
ATIS
118.8
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

LOPE Elisabethinen Hospital Helipad
6 NM NE
LOLA Kepler III University Hospital Helipad
6 NM NE
LOLW Wels Airfield
7 NM SW
LOLO Linz-East Glider Field
7 NM NE
LOLH Hofkirchen Airfield
8 NM SE
LOLE Eferding Airfield
10 NM NW
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LOWL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LOWL have a METAR?
Yes. LOWL has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LOWL have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LOWL; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LOWL?
LOWL sits at 980 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LOWL?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.