Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (LICT)
Medium airport · Trapani (TP), Sicily, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LICT |
| IATA | TPS |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°54'41" E 12°29'17" 37.91140, 12.48800 |
| Location | Trapani (TP), Sicily, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,852 ft (2698 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi at a glance
Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi is a medium airport in Trapani (TP), Sicily, Italy, known to airline systems as TPS. The field elevation of 25 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LICT 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, 13/31, offers 8,852 ft (2698 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LICT 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 Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi
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 | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport | LICP | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Pantelleria Airport | LICG | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Comiso Airport | LICB | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | LICZ | 222 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 25 ft field elevation of Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi 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 Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi
What is the ICAO code of Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi?
The ICAO identifier of Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi is LICT, and its IATA code is TPS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi above sea level?
Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi sits at an elevation of 25 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi located?
The airport lies at 37.9114, 12.4880 — in Trapani (TP), Sicily, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Falcone–Borsellino Airport, about 60 km away.
Does LICT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LICT 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 Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi?
Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,852 ft (2698 m) with a ASP surface.