Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport (LIBN)
Medium airport · Galatina (LE), Apulia, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIBN |
| IATA | LCC |
| Elevation | 156 ft (48 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°14'21" E 18°7'60" 40.23920, 18.13330 |
| Location | Galatina (LE), Apulia, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,240 ft (1902 m) | 190 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport at a glance
Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport is a medium airport in Galatina (LE), Apulia, Italy, known to airline systems as LCC. The field elevation of 156 ft (48 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIBN 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, 14/32, offers 6,240 ft (1902 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIBN 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 Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brindisi Airport | LIBR | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport | LIBG | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base | LIBV | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport | LIBD | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Kuçovë Air Base | LAKV | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 156 ft field elevation of Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari 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 Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport is LIBN, and its IATA code is LCC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport above sea level?
Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport sits at an elevation of 156 feet (48 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.2392, 18.1333 — in Galatina (LE), Apulia, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brindisi Airport, about 49 km away.
Does LIBN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIBN 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 Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport?
Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,240 ft (1902 m) with a ASP surface.