Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport (LICP)
Medium airport · Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LICP |
| Elevation | 345 ft (105 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°6'57" E 13°18'48" 38.11592, 13.31337 |
| Location | Palermo, Sicily, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,016 ft (1224 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport at a glance
Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport is a medium airport in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The field elevation of 345 ft (105 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LICP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 4,016 ft (1224 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LICP 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 Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falcone–Borsellino Airport | LICJ | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi | LICT | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | LICZ | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Comiso Airport | LICB | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | LICC | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 345 ft field elevation of Palermo-Boccadifalco 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 Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport
What is the ICAO code of Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport is LICP, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport above sea level?
Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport sits at an elevation of 345 feet (105 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.1159, 13.3134 — in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Falcone–Borsellino Airport, about 21 km away.
Does LICP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LICP 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 Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport?
Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,016 ft (1224 m) with a ASP surface.