Brindisi Airport (LIBR)
Large airport · Brindisi, Apulia, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Brindisi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIBR |
| IATA | BDS |
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°39'27" E 17°56'49" 40.65760, 17.94700 |
| Location | Brindisi, Apulia, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,892 ft (1796 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Brindisi Airport at a glance
Brindisi Airport is a large airport in Brindisi, Apulia, Italy, known to airline systems as BDS. The field elevation of 47 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIBR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIBR 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 Brindisi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport | LIBG | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport | LIBN | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base | LIBV | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport | LIBD | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Kuçovë Air Base | LAKV | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brindisi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 47 ft field elevation of Brindisi 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 Brindisi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brindisi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brindisi Airport is LIBR, and its IATA code is BDS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brindisi Airport above sea level?
Brindisi Airport sits at an elevation of 47 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Brindisi Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.6576, 17.9470 — in Brindisi, Apulia, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport, about 48 km away.
Does LIBR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIBR 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 Brindisi Airport?
Brindisi Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a ASP surface.