Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
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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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#1 in Austria
Among 7 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#373 Worldwide
Top 5.2% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#3221 MSL
Top 45.2% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+18.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Vienna International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,811 ft (3,600 m). It ranks as the #1 longest runway in Austria and #373 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 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
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)