Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base

LOWL / LNZ

Linz, AT

Last Updated
May 14, 23:20Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
23:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
5 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOWL 142320Z AUTO 25005KT 9999 FEW048 BKN050 08/06 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 980 ft
FEW 4,800 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,780 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,980 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 5 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 6°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 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 08:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 03:00Z and 08:00Z.

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. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 LOWL 141715Z 1418/1518 15007KT 9999 BKN050 TX13/1514Z TN06/1504Z TEMPO 1418/1508 -SHRA BECMG 1420/1422 24007KT TEMPO 1503/1508 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
03:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OWL
07H
25H
08
26 ✈️
08E
26E ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07H/25H 0 ft 0 ft GRS
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
110° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
9,843 ft 197 ft ASP 87°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
✈️ 08E/26E
Active: 26E
2,165 ft 148 ft GRS 87°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LOWL

11,113 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.3%
MVFR
16.4%
IFR
12.2%
LIFR
14%

Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 26.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.8%
NE
5.8%
E
33.5%
SE
4.6%
S
2%
SW
11%
W
32.4%
NW
7.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.8°C
Range: -13°C to 28°C
-13°C 28°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

May April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07H/25H
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt
Runway 08E/26E
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 11,113 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LOWL
IATA Code: LNZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 980 ft MSL

Location

City: Linz
Country: AT
Latitude: 48.233200°
Longitude: 14.187500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07H/25H
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08E/26E
Length: 2,165 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base

Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the AT AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Linz-Hörsching Airport serves the Linz metropolitan area in Austria as a medium-sized airport with military and civilian operations. Located at 980 ft MSL near 48.233200, 14.187500, the airport features three runways accommodating diverse aviation requirements.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences significant weather variability, with VFR conditions occurring 46.4% of the time and instrument conditions (IFR/LIFR) present 35.8% of observations. Temperature ranges from -13°C to 27°C, with an average of 4.5°C, and prevailing easterly winds at 6.2 knots with occasional gusts up to 27 knots.

Notable Features

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components between 1.9-2.4 knots. The primary paved runway (08/26) offers substantial length at 9,843 ft, providing flexible operational capabilities for different aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

October, September, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for arrivals and departures. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during the 14.4% of observations with fog, and prepare for instrument conditions that occur in nearly 36% of recorded weather scenarios.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.