Wiener Neustadt West Airport (LOXN)
Medium airport · Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria, Austria
Airport data
| Name | Wiener Neustadt West Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LOXN |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°50'13" E 16°13'19" 47.83693, 16.22184 |
| Location | Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria, Austria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,918 ft (1499 m) | 147 ft | Grass | No |
| 09/27 | 2,754 ft (839 m) | 99 ft | Grass | No |
| 14L/32R | 3,082 ft (939 m) | 99 ft | Grass | No |
| 14R/32L | 3,082 ft (939 m) | 99 ft | Grass | No |
| 18L/36R | 5,314 ft (1620 m) | 147 ft | GRASS | No |
| 18R/36L | 2,852 ft (869 m) | 99 ft | Grass | No |
Wiener Neustadt West Airport at a glance
Wiener Neustadt West Airport is a medium airport in Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria, Austria. The field elevation of 935 ft (285 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LOXN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 6 runways, the longest — 18L/36R — offers 5,314 ft (1620 m) of grass surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18L points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LOXN 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 Wiener Neustadt West Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wiener Neustadt East Airport | LOAN | 3 km (2 NM) |
| Vienna International Airport | LOWW | 40 km (22 NM) |
| M. R. Štefánik Airport | LZIB | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base | LZMC | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Graz Airport | LOWG | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wiener Neustadt West Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 935 ft field elevation of Wiener Neustadt West 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 Wiener Neustadt West Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wiener Neustadt West Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wiener Neustadt West Airport is LOXN, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wiener Neustadt West Airport above sea level?
Wiener Neustadt West Airport sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wiener Neustadt West Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.8369, 16.2218 — in Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria, Austria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wiener Neustadt East Airport, about 3 km away.
Does LOXN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LOXN 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 Wiener Neustadt West Airport?
Wiener Neustadt West Airport has 6 runways. The longest, 18L/36R, measures 5,314 ft (1620 m) with a GRASS surface.