Reggio Calabria Airport (LICR)
Medium airport · Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Reggio Calabria Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LICR |
| IATA | REG |
| Elevation | 96 ft (29 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°4'16" E 15°39'6" 38.07120, 15.65160 |
| Location | Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,574 ft (1699 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 6,549 ft (1996 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Reggio Calabria Airport at a glance
Reggio Calabria Airport is a medium airport in Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy, known to airline systems as REG. The field elevation of 96 ft (29 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LICR 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 — 15/33 — offers 6,549 ft (1996 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LICR 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 Reggio Calabria Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | LICC | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | LICZ | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | LICA | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Comiso Airport | LICB | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport | LIBC | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Reggio Calabria Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 96 ft field elevation of Reggio Calabria 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 Reggio Calabria Airport
What is the ICAO code of Reggio Calabria Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Reggio Calabria Airport is LICR, and its IATA code is REG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Reggio Calabria Airport above sea level?
Reggio Calabria Airport sits at an elevation of 96 feet (29 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Reggio Calabria Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.0712, 15.6516 — in Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, about 85 km away.
Does LICR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LICR 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 Reggio Calabria Airport?
Reggio Calabria Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 6,549 ft (1996 m) with a ASP surface.