Decimomannu Air Base (LIED)
Medium airport · Decimomannu, Sardinia, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Decimomannu Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIED |
| IATA | DCI |
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°21'15" E 8°58'21" 39.35420, 8.97248 |
| Location | Decimomannu, Sardinia, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 9,793 ft (2985 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 9,072 ft (2765 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Decimomannu Air Base at a glance
Decimomannu Air Base is a medium airport in Decimomannu, Sardinia, Italy, known to airline systems as DCI. The field elevation of 100 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIED are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16L/34R — offers 9,793 ft (2985 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16L points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIED 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 Decimomannu Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cagliari Elmas Airport | LIEE | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Tortolì Airport | LIET | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Alghero-Fertilia Airport | LIEA | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport | LIEO | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Figari Sud-Corse Airport | LFKF | 239 km (129 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Decimomannu Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 100 ft field elevation of Decimomannu Air Base 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 Decimomannu Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Decimomannu Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Decimomannu Air Base is LIED, and its IATA code is DCI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Decimomannu Air Base above sea level?
Decimomannu Air Base sits at an elevation of 100 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Decimomannu Air Base located?
The airport lies at 39.3542, 8.9725 — in Decimomannu, Sardinia, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cagliari Elmas Airport, about 13 km away.
Does LIED publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIED 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 Decimomannu Air Base?
Decimomannu Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 16L/34R, measures 9,793 ft (2985 m) with a ASP surface.