Tortolì Airport (LIET)
Medium airport · Arbatax, Sardinia, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Tortolì Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIET |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°55'8" E 9°40'59" 39.91880, 9.68298 |
| Location | Arbatax, Sardinia, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,898 ft (1188 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tortolì Airport at a glance
Tortolì Airport is a medium airport in Arbatax, Sardinia, Italy. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIET 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, 12/30, offers 3,898 ft (1188 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIET 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 Tortolì Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Decimomannu Air Base | LIED | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Cagliari Elmas Airport | LIEE | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport | LIEO | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Alghero-Fertilia Airport | LIEA | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Figari Sud-Corse Airport | LFKF | 183 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tortolì Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Tortolì 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 Tortolì Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tortolì Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tortolì Airport is LIET, 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 Tortolì Airport above sea level?
Tortolì Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tortolì Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.9188, 9.6830 — in Arbatax, Sardinia, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Decimomannu Air Base, about 87 km away.
Does LIET publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIET 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 Tortolì Airport?
Tortolì Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 3,898 ft (1188 m) with a ASP surface.