Amendola Air Base (LIBA)
Medium airport · San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Apulia, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Amendola Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIBA |
| Elevation | 183 ft (56 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°32'18" E 15°43'2" 41.53844, 15.71718 |
| Location | San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Apulia, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,727 ft (2660 m) | 144 ft | ASP | Yes |
Amendola Air Base at a glance
Amendola Air Base is a medium airport in San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Apulia, Italy. The field elevation of 183 ft (56 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIBA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 8,727 ft (2660 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIBA 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 Amendola Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foggia Gino Lisa Airport | LIBF | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport | LIBD | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport | LIRI | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base | LIBV | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Naples International Airport | LIRN | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Amendola Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 183 ft field elevation of Amendola Air Base 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 74 airports and airfields we list for Italy — 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 Amendola Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Amendola Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Amendola Air Base is LIBA, 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 Amendola Air Base above sea level?
Amendola Air Base sits at an elevation of 183 feet (56 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Amendola Air Base located?
The airport lies at 41.5384, 15.7172 — in San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Apulia, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Foggia Gino Lisa Airport, about 19 km away.
Does LIBA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIBA 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 Amendola Air Base?
Amendola Air Base has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,727 ft (2660 m) with a ASP surface.