Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (LICC)
Large airport · Catania, Sicily, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Catania-Fontanarossa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LICC |
| IATA | CTA |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°28'0" E 15°3'59" 37.46680, 15.06640 |
| Location | Catania, Sicily, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,989 ft (2435 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport at a glance
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is a large airport in Catania, Sicily, Italy, known to airline systems as CTA. The field elevation of 39 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LICC 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, 08/26, offers 7,989 ft (2435 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LICC 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 Catania-Fontanarossa 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 | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Comiso Airport | LICB | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | LICR | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport | LICP | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Malta International Airport | LMML | 187 km (101 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 39 ft field elevation of Catania-Fontanarossa 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 Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is LICC, and its IATA code is CTA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport above sea level?
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.4668, 15.0664 — in Catania, Sicily, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sigonella Navy Air Base, about 15 km away.
Does LICC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LICC 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 Catania-Fontanarossa Airport?
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,989 ft (2435 m) with a ASP surface.