Comiso Airport (LICB)
Medium airport · Comiso, Sicily, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Comiso Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LICB |
| IATA | CIY |
| Elevation | 756 ft (230 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°59'45" E 14°36'32" 36.99583, 14.60889 |
| Location | Comiso, Sicily, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,070 ft (2460 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Comiso Airport at a glance
Comiso Airport is a medium airport in Comiso, Sicily, Italy, known to airline systems as CIY. The field elevation of 756 ft (230 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LICB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 8,070 ft (2460 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LICB 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 Comiso Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | LICZ | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | LICC | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Malta International Airport | LMML | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | LICR | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport | LICP | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Comiso Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 756 ft field elevation of Comiso 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 Comiso Airport
What is the ICAO code of Comiso Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Comiso Airport is LICB, and its IATA code is CIY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Comiso Airport above sea level?
Comiso Airport sits at an elevation of 756 feet (230 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Comiso Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.9958, 14.6089 — in Comiso, Sicily, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sigonella Navy Air Base, about 53 km away.
Does LICB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LICB 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 Comiso Airport?
Comiso Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,070 ft (2460 m) with a asphalt surface.