Falcone–Borsellino Airport (LICJ)
Large airport · Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Falcone–Borsellino Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LICJ |
| IATA | PMO |
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°10'34" E 13°5'28" 38.17600, 13.09100 |
| Location | Palermo, Sicily, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,804 ft (2074 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 10,912 ft (3326 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Falcone–Borsellino Airport at a glance
Falcone–Borsellino Airport is a large airport in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, known to airline systems as PMO. The field elevation of 65 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LICJ 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 — 07/25 — offers 10,912 ft (3326 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LICJ 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 Falcone–Borsellino Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport | LICP | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi | LICT | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Pantelleria Airport | LICG | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | LICZ | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Comiso Airport | LICB | 187 km (101 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Falcone–Borsellino Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 65 ft field elevation of Falcone–Borsellino 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 Falcone–Borsellino Airport
What is the ICAO code of Falcone–Borsellino Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Falcone–Borsellino Airport is LICJ, and its IATA code is PMO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Falcone–Borsellino Airport above sea level?
Falcone–Borsellino Airport sits at an elevation of 65 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Falcone–Borsellino Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.1760, 13.0910 — in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport, about 21 km away.
Does LICJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LICJ 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 Falcone–Borsellino Airport?
Falcone–Borsellino Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 10,912 ft (3326 m) with a ASP surface.