Lampedusa Airport (LICD)
Medium airport · Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Lampedusa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LICD |
| IATA | LMP |
| Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°29'52" E 12°37'5" 35.49790, 12.61810 |
| Location | Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lampedusa Airport at a glance
Lampedusa Airport is a medium airport in Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy, known to airline systems as LMP. The field elevation of 70 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LICD 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 5,906 ft (1800 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 LICD 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 Lampedusa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pantelleria Airport | LICG | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport | DTMB | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Malta International Airport | LMML | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Sfax Thyna International Airport | DTTX | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport | DTNH | 207 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lampedusa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 70 ft field elevation of Lampedusa 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 Lampedusa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lampedusa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lampedusa Airport is LICD, and its IATA code is LMP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lampedusa Airport above sea level?
Lampedusa Airport sits at an elevation of 70 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lampedusa Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.4979, 12.6181 — in Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pantelleria Airport, about 158 km away.
Does LICD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LICD 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 Lampedusa Airport?
Lampedusa Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.