Vienna International Airport (VIE/LOWW) is Austria’s principal international hub and supports scheduled, cargo, business, government and non-scheduled operations. ASM coordinates VIE flight support through its 24/7 operations desk, aligning slots and applicable permissions, ground handling, parking, Jet A-1 fuel, winter services, crew logistics and passenger requirements.
Information reviewed: 9 September 2026. Confirm the current national AIP, NOTAMs, airport procedures and supplier availability before operation.
Vienna International Airport identity and planning profile
Vienna International Airport is located about 18 km southeast of Vienna city centre at 48°06′39″N, 16°34′15″E. The airport uses IATA code VIE and ICAO code LOWW, is classified as an ICAO Category 9 airport and operates two runways. Vienna Airport states that all aircraft types can be handled without a size-based restriction, subject to the operational acceptance for the individual movement.
VIE operates 24 hours, with no general night curfew, but movement limits apply under the airport’s mediation agreement. Slot requirements should therefore be checked against the current airport and slot-coordination rules for the requested date and operation.
VIE/LOWW operational facts
| Operational item | Planning reference |
|---|---|
| Airport | Vienna International Airport |
| IATA / ICAO | VIE / LOWW |
| Location | Vienna, Austria |
| Typical planning scope | Permissions, slots or PPR, handling, parking, fuel and crew support as applicable |
| Service confirmation | Required separately for the aircraft, schedule and ground time |
| Operational check | Current AIP, NOTAMs, authority approval, airport acceptance and supplier confirmation |
Why do slots and operating restrictions matter at Vienna?
The planned arrival and departure must comply with current slot, noise and operating procedures. These controls should be reviewed for the aircraft, movement and date rather than summarised as a universal rule. Parking and handler acceptance remain separate confirmations.
ASM’s flight support team tracks the regulatory, airport and supplier confirmations as one plan.
Permits, slots and schedule changes at VIE
Requirements depend on operator status, traffic rights, aircraft, route and purpose. Slots, PPR, landing permission and airport acceptance are separate controls. ASM coordinates applicable submissions while the authorities and airport retain approval.
Review aircraft, routing or timing changes through ASM flight permit support before revising only the handler or passenger schedule.
Ground handling, parking and FBO arrangements
Confirm the accepted handling provider, passenger and crew processing point, ramp services, baggage, equipment, catering, transport and special assistance for the aircraft and schedule. Parking remains a separate confirmation and should specify turnaround, overnight or repositioning requirements.
Customs, immigration and quarantine at VIE
CIQ processing should be aligned with the accepted arrival and departure arrangement and the applicable Schengen or non-Schengen movement. Provide complete passenger, crew and cargo information early so the handler and border-processing plan can be confirmed.
Define ramp handling, passenger and crew processing, baggage, equipment, water and lavatory service, catering, transport and special assistance. Confirm capability for the aircraft and schedule.
Parking is not confirmed by a permit or slot. State whether the aircraft will turn, remain overnight or reposition. ASM coordinates ground handling with the accepted provider.
Jet A-1 fuel and turnaround planning
Send the registration, aircraft type, ETA and ETD, fuel grade, estimated quantity and release or billing instruction. Reconfirm the uplift when the route, payload or schedule changes.
ASM’s aviation fuel services coordinate supplier acceptance and delivery timing with the handler. General availability is not an uplift confirmation.
Winter operations and de-icing at VIE
Snow, frost and de-icing demand can affect turnaround and departure sequencing. Confirm the de-icing process, expected demand and equipment with the handler, and allow operational margin for fuel, slot and crew-duty changes.
Operating restrictions, movement limits and NOTAM checks at VIE
VIE should be checked against the current Austrian AIP, NOTAMs and airport instructions for the planned date and aircraft. Vienna Airport states that the airport operates 24 hours with no general night curfew, while movement limits under its mediation agreement still need to be considered. Temporary runway, construction, weather, noise or airspace restrictions can also affect the usable schedule.
ASM aligns these checks with slots, permits, parking, handling, fuel, CIQ and crew arrangements. Final operating permissions and airport acceptance remain subject to the relevant authorities and providers.
Crew logistics and schedule disruption
Plan accommodation, transport and reporting time around crew duty and the confirmed airport arrangement. A delayed arrival or revised departure can require the permit, slot, parking, fuel and local services to be reconfirmed.
Vienna event, winter and turnaround planning
Vienna can require closer coordination during major events, peak travel periods and winter weather. The useful planning brief is the exact aircraft, UTC schedule, ground time, parking requirement and handling scope. Do not treat the airport’s general 24-hour operating capability as a guarantee that a particular movement, slot or parking request will be accepted.
In winter, allow operational margin for de-icing and changes to departure sequencing. For government, diplomatic or event movements, provide protocol and security requirements early. ASM can coordinate the operational workstreams, while the airport, slot coordinator and authorities retain approval.
VIE pre-arrival operator checklist
- Aircraft type, registration and MTOW
- Full routing and UTC arrival/departure times
- Permit, slot/PPR and airport-acceptance status
- Parking, handling and fuel requirements
- Passenger, crew, baggage and cargo details
- CIQ, transport, catering, security or protocol requirements
What information should operators send ASM?
Provide the operator, aircraft type and registration, MTOW, routing, ETA and ETD in UTC, flight purpose, passenger and crew totals, ground time, fuel uplift, handling scope, parking requirement and any cargo or special-service details.
Frequently asked questions
Does VIE require a landing permit?
Requirements depend on the operator, aircraft, route, traffic rights and purpose. ASM reviews the movement and coordinates applicable submissions.
Are slots, PPR or airport acceptance required at VIE?
The applicable control can change by operation type and traffic period. Confirm the current AIP, NOTAMs and airport instructions for arrival and departure.
Is Jet A-1 available at VIE?
Jet A-1 is normally available, but quantity, supplier acceptance, delivery timing and the fuel release must be confirmed for the movement.
Can ASM coordinate ground handling at VIE?
Yes. ASM can coordinate the appointed provider for accepted ramp, passenger, crew, equipment, catering and transport requirements.
Can aircraft parking be guaranteed?
No. Parking remains subject to airport and handler confirmation for the aircraft, schedule and ground time.
How early should a VIE request be submitted?
Submit as early as practical. The minimum regulatory notice does not guarantee slots, parking, handling, fuel or special services.
Does Vienna require winter de-icing planning?
Potentially. Review the forecast and confirm de-icing capability, demand and turnaround impact. The operator and flight crew retain responsibility for the final operational decision.
Vienna charter and destination planning
For private charter planning to Vienna, see ASM Charter’s Private Charter to Vienna page. This airport guide covers the operational side; the charter page covers destination and passenger planning.
Request flight support at VIE
ASM has supported international aviation operations since 1998 and coordinates VIE flight support through its 24/7 desk.
Email: sales@asm.aero
Telephone: +971 4 409 7755
Permits, slots, airport acceptance, parking, fuel and handling remain subject to the relevant authorities and suppliers for the individual movement.
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