Graz Airport (LOWG)
Large airport · Feldkirchen bei Graz, Styria, Austria
Airport data
| Name | Graz Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LOWG |
| IATA | GRZ |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°59'28" E 15°26'23" 46.99110, 15.43960 |
| Location | Feldkirchen bei Graz, Styria, Austria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16C/34C | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16L/34R | 2,100 ft (640 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
| 16R/34L | 2,493 ft (760 m) | 82 ft | GRS | No |
Graz Airport at a glance
Graz Airport is a large airport in Feldkirchen bei Graz, Styria, Austria, known to airline systems as GRZ. The field elevation of 1,115 ft (340 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LOWG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 16C/34C — offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16C points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LOWG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Graz Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hinterstoisser Air Base | LOXZ | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport | LJMB | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Klagenfurt Airport | LOWK | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Wiener Neustadt West Airport | LOXN | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Wiener Neustadt East Airport | LOAN | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Graz Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,115 ft field elevation of Graz Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 9 airports and airfields we list for Austria — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Graz Airport
What is the ICAO code of Graz Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Graz Airport is LOWG, and its IATA code is GRZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Graz Airport above sea level?
Graz Airport sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet (340 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Graz Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.9911, 15.4396 — in Feldkirchen bei Graz, Styria, Austria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hinterstoisser Air Base, about 58 km away.
Does LOWG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LOWG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Graz Airport?
Graz Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 16C/34C, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.