Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield

LOAV

Bad Vöslau, AT

Last Updated
May 14, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOAV 141800Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW020 BKN050 11/09 Q////

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 765 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,765 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,765 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 2.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 13:00Z and 21:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 15:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LOAV 141115Z 1412/1421 VRB04KT 9999 FEW050 TEMPO 1413/1421 SHRA TEMPO 1415/1418 17009KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OAV
08
26
13R
31L
31R
13L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 3,018 ft 98 ft GRASS No wind data
13R/31L 3,116 ft 75 ft ASPHALT No wind data
31R/13L 2,133 ft 82 ft grass 306° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LOAV

2,266 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.8%
MVFR
7.4%
IFR
9.6%
LIFR
8.3%

Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 74.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 9.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
5.4%
E
12.2%
SE
16.4%
S
8.6%
SW
1.2%
W
10.3%
NW
28.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.7°C
Range: -6°C to 29°C
-6°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.8%

Best Months for VFR

May October April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 31R/13L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,266 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LOAV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 765 ft MSL

Location

City: Bad Vöslau
Country: AT
Latitude: 47.965000°
Longitude: 16.260000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,018 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 3,116 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No
Runway 31R/13L
Length: 2,133 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: grass
ILS: No

About Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield

Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield (LOAV) is located in Bad Vöslau, AT at an elevation of 765 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (08/26, 13R/31L, 31R/13L), with the longest at 3,116 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,266 weather observations shows LOAV maintains VFR conditions 74.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 7.4% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 17.9% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 6.8% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LOAV come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 9.1 knots. Runway 13R/31L offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, October, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 9.7°C (49°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,266 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.