Biella-Cerrione Airfield (LILE)
Medium airport · Cerrione (BI), Piedmont, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Biella-Cerrione Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LILE |
| Elevation | 920 ft (280 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°29'43" E 8°6'10" 45.49530, 8.10278 |
| Location | Cerrione (BI), Piedmont, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,331 ft (1320 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Biella-Cerrione Airfield at a glance
Biella-Cerrione Airfield is a medium airport in Cerrione (BI), Piedmont, Italy. The field elevation of 920 ft (280 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LILE 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, 16/34, offers 4,331 ft (1320 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LILE 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 Biella-Cerrione Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cameri Air Base | LIMN | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Turin Airport | LIMF | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Milan Malpensa International Airport | LIMC | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Torino-Aeritalia Airport | LIMA | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Aosta Corrado Gex Airport | LIMW | 63 km (34 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Biella-Cerrione Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 920 ft field elevation of Biella-Cerrione Airfield 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 Biella-Cerrione Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Biella-Cerrione Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Biella-Cerrione Airfield is LILE, 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 Biella-Cerrione Airfield above sea level?
Biella-Cerrione Airfield sits at an elevation of 920 feet (280 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Biella-Cerrione Airfield located?
The airport lies at 45.4953, 8.1028 — in Cerrione (BI), Piedmont, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cameri Air Base, about 44 km away.
Does LILE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LILE 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 Biella-Cerrione Airfield?
Biella-Cerrione Airfield has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,331 ft (1320 m) with a ASP surface.