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Vienna International Airport

Vienna, Vienna (Austria)

IATA: VIE ICAO: LOWW

Longest Active Runway

11,811 ft

3,600 meters

Field Elevation

600 ft

183 m MSL

Runway Inventory

2 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

48.1103°, 16.5697°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#236 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#373 of 7558

Top 5.2% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Austria)

#1 in AT

#1 of 7 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+18.1%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Vienna International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,811 ft (3,600 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #236. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #373 worldwide (Top 5.2%) and #1 nationally in Austria.

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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Vienna International Airport (Schwechat) acts as the primary eastern crossroads for the Star Alliance network into Central and Eastern Europe. Both paved runways measure 11,811 ft, offering identical heavy widebody takeoff capabilities regardless of whether prevailing easterly or northwesterly winds dictate active runway selection. Modern high-speed exit taxiways optimize landing runway occupancy times during peak arrival banks.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments

Intersecting open-V dual runway system: 11/29 (11,811 ft / 3,600 m) and 16/34 (11,811 ft / 3,600 m).

Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities

Originally constructed in 1938 as a military training facility. Handed over to Austrian civil authorities in 1954; opened the Skylink terminal (Terminal 3) in 2012 and secured approvals for a long-planned parallel third runway (11R/29L).

Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role

Centrally positioned European transfer hub, located only 26 NM from Bratislava Airport (BTS) in Slovakia—the closest capital airport pair in Europe.

Data Nuances & Operational Quirks

The intersecting runway layout is managed through a specialized Noise Mediation Pact, routing morning and evening operations away from densely populated Vienna suburbs.

📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Austria National Civil Aviation Authority · State Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) & ICAO Annex 14 Standards

Verification Methodology →

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Vienna International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 600 ft (183 m MSL) in Vienna. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Centrally positioned European transfer hub, located only 26 NM from Bratislava Airport (BTS) in Slovakia—the closest capital airport pair in Europe. Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 2 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) located 26 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,811 ft (3,600 m)

Vienna International Airport's active flight strips comprise 16/34 (11,811 ft), 11/29 (11,483 ft). With a longest active threshold of 11,811 ft (3,600 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
16/34	11,811 ft (3600m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
11/29	11,483 ft (3500m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
M. R. Štefánik Airport (Bratislava)	`BTS`	26 NM (48.2 km)	10,466 ft	✅ Lighted
Linz-Hörsching Airport (Linz)	`LNZ`	95.6 NM (177.1 km)	9,843 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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