Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport (LIBG)
Medium airport · Grottaglie, Apulia, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIBG |
| IATA | TAR |
| Elevation | 215 ft (66 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°31'3" E 17°24'12" 40.51750, 17.40320 |
| Location | Grottaglie, Apulia, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport at a glance
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport is a medium airport in Grottaglie, Apulia, Italy, known to airline systems as TAR. The field elevation of 215 ft (66 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIBG 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, 17/35, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIBG 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 Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base | LIBV | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Brindisi Airport | LIBR | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport | LIBN | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport | LIBD | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport | LIBC | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 215 ft field elevation of Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport 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 Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport
What is the ICAO code of Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport is LIBG, and its IATA code is TAR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport above sea level?
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport sits at an elevation of 215 feet (66 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.5175, 17.4032 — in Grottaglie, Apulia, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base, about 48 km away.
Does LIBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIBG 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 Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport?
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a ASP surface.