Alghero-Fertilia Airport (LIEA)
Medium airport · Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Alghero-Fertilia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIEA |
| IATA | AHO |
| Elevation | 87 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°37'56" E 8°17'27" 40.63210, 8.29077 |
| Location | Alghero, Sardinia, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Alghero-Fertilia Airport at a glance
Alghero-Fertilia Airport is a medium airport in Alghero, Sardinia, Italy, known to airline systems as AHO. The field elevation of 87 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIEA 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, 02/20, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIEA 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 Alghero-Fertilia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport | LIEO | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Figari Sud-Corse Airport | LFKF | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Tortolì Airport | LIET | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport | LFKJ | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Decimomannu Air Base | LIED | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alghero-Fertilia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 87 ft field elevation of Alghero-Fertilia 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 Alghero-Fertilia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alghero-Fertilia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alghero-Fertilia Airport is LIEA, and its IATA code is AHO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alghero-Fertilia Airport above sea level?
Alghero-Fertilia Airport sits at an elevation of 87 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alghero-Fertilia Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.6321, 8.2908 — in Alghero, Sardinia, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, about 108 km away.
Does LIEA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIEA 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 Alghero-Fertilia Airport?
Alghero-Fertilia Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.