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Schwechat (LOWW/VIE) — Vienna, Austria
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- 05:00–23:00 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 123.800
- Runways
- 11/29, 16/34
- Elevation
- 600 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
231 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 217 on the ground · busiest hour 11:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LOWW
- Name: Schwechat
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 48.110298
- Longitude: 16.5697
- Elevation: 600 ft
- Country: Austria
- Municipality: Vienna
- IATA Code: VIE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: LOVV
- Timezone: Europe/Vienna
- Distance from City: 17.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 11495 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT IIIB Rwy 11, ILS Rwy 29
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 11823 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT IIIB Rwy 16, ILS Rwy 34
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: Preferential runway system: DEP 29 / ARR 34 until max crosswind component on dry runway 25 kt mean / 30 kt gusts, on wet runway (BA GOOD) 20 kt mean / 25 kt gusts. Arrivals cross 4 NM final at 160 kt IAS.
Frequencies
- Tower: 123.800 MHz
- Ground: 121.600 MHz
- Operations: 134.675 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 134.675 MHz
- ATIS: 121.730 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Schwechat operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 operation. Tower H24. Runway capacity restricted during night hours (see restrictions). Summer movement limits apply 05:00–04:55 local; winter 06:00–05:55 local.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +43 122 66522
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://viennaairport.com
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: SCR Level 3 coordinated airport. Slots mandatory for all IFR and scheduled operations. PPR required for non-scheduled, GA over 10t MTOW, and cargo. Night slot restrictions apply. GA VFR under 10t MTOW exempt from slot requirement.
Customs
- Open: 05:00
- Close: 23:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Local hours 07:00–01:00 CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). On request outside hours with prior notice.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: Included in landing fee per airport regulations.
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Landing fees to reduce ~2.15% from 2026. Austria Air Transport Levy (ATL) applies to departing flights with MTOW >2000 kg; rates vary by distance. Full charges in Vienna Airport Charges Regulations 2026 PDF.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Available 24/7.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: No US CBP pre-clearance. Landing permit not required for EU/EEA aircraft. APIS submission mandatory for international flights per EU regulations.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 21:30
- Curfew End: 03:30
- Noise Chapter Min: 4
- Remarks: Night movement limitation 21:30–03:25 UTC (summer) / 22:30–04:25 UTC (winter): max 2 movements per 5-min window. Max wingspan 65m. Transponder on during taxi. Airport is Level 3 EU coordinated (IATA SCR).
Alternates
LOAV
- ICAO: LOAV
- Name: Voslau
- Distance (NM): 15.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Bad Voslau.
LZIB
- ICAO: LZIB
- Name: M.R. Stefanik
- Distance (NM): 26.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Bratislava.
LZPP
- ICAO: LZPP
- Name: Piestany
- Distance (NM): 59.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Piestany.
LKTB
- ICAO: LKTB
- Name: Turany
- Distance (NM): 62.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Brno-Turany where available.
LOWG
- ICAO: LOWG
- Name: Graz
- Distance (NM): 81.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: No US CBP Preclearance. Landing permit not required for EU/EEA aircraft; prior notification via AVCARD or eAPIS recommended for non-EU. APIS submission mandatory for international flights per EU regulations.
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Austria Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan 2 hours before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
Private / GA Operations:
Private non-revenue flights generally do not require a landing permit. Standard customs/immigration procedures apply for non-Schengen arrivals.
Active NOTAMs
A2722/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 315/26 WEF26NOV2026.
- STANDARD DEPARTURE CHARTS - INSTRUMENT (SID) - ICAO RWY 11,
NOISE ABATEMENT RWY 11, RWY 29, NOISE ABATEMENT RWY 29, RWY 16,
RWY 34 AND NOISE ABATEMENT RWY 34,
- STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - INSTRUMENT (SID) - SID TO VECTORS
RWY 11, …
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC
2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
A2857/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 11/29 CLSD DUE TO WIP
WORKING AREA DAY AND NIGHT MARKED
2026-10-27 20:00 UTC
2026-10-28 06:00 UTC
A2800/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
REF AIP AUSTRIA, LOWW AD 2.22, ITEM 2.2
THE FOLLOWING TIMES ARE CURRENTLY CONSIDERED IN LOWW AS ARRIVAL RUSH
HOURS: 0700-0830 UTC, 1000-1100 UTC, 1500-1600 UTC
2026-10-25 00:00 UTC
2027-01-15 11:00 UTC
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- What are the operating hours of LOWW?
- Schwechat operates from 05:00 to 20:00.
- What is the tower frequency at LOWW?
- The tower frequency at Schwechat is 123.800 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LOWW?
- Schwechat offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does LOWW require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private non-revenue flights generally do not require a landing permit. Standard customs/immigration procedures apply for non-Schengen arrivals. Permit details for Austria
- Is customs available at LOWW?
- Yes, customs at Schwechat is available from 05:00 to 23:00.
- Does LOWW require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Schwechat.
- Where is LOWW located?
- Schwechat (LOWW) is located in Vienna, Austria.
- What is the IATA code for LOWW?
- The IATA code for Schwechat is VIE.
- Does LOWW have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Schwechat has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 11/29, 16/34.
- Is LOWW a port of entry?
- Yes, Schwechat is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.