| 1979 European Athletics Indoor Championships | |
|---|---|
 Host venue (shown in 2007) | |
| Dates | 24–25 February 1979 |
| Host city | Vienna Austria |
| Venue | Ferry Dusika Halle |
| Events | 19 |
| Participation | 210 athletes from 24 nations |
| Records set | 2 AR, 6 CR |
The 1979 European Athletics Indoor Championships were held in Vienna, the capital city in Austria, on 24 and 25 February 1979. It was the second time the championships had been held in that city.