Innsbruck Airport (LOWI)
Large airport · Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
Airport data
| Name | Innsbruck Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LOWI |
| IATA | INN |
| Elevation | 1,907 ft (581 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°15'37" E 11°20'38" 47.26020, 11.34400 |
| Location | Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08G/28G | 1,148 ft (350 m) | 155 ft | GRASS | No |
Innsbruck Airport at a glance
Innsbruck Airport is a large airport in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, known to airline systems as INN. The field elevation of 1,907 ft (581 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LOWI 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 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LOWI 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 Innsbruck Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolzano Airport | LIPB | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Dobbiaco-Toblach Airstrip | LIVD | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Oberpfaffenhofen Airport | EDMO | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Lechfeld Air Base | ETSL | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Memmingen Allgau Airport | EDJA | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Innsbruck Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,907 ft field elevation of Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck Airport
What is the ICAO code of Innsbruck Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Innsbruck Airport is LOWI, and its IATA code is INN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Innsbruck Airport above sea level?
Innsbruck Airport sits at an elevation of 1,907 feet (581 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Innsbruck Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.2602, 11.3440 — in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bolzano Airport, about 89 km away.
Does LOWI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LOWI 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 Innsbruck Airport?
Innsbruck Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.