Varese-Venegono Airport (LILN)
Medium airport · Venegono Superiore (VA), Lombardy, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Varese-Venegono Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LILN |
| Elevation | 1,100 ft (335 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°44'32" E 8°53'18" 45.74220, 8.88823 |
| Location | Venegono Superiore (VA), Lombardy, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,659 ft (1420 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
Varese-Venegono Airport at a glance
Varese-Venegono Airport is a medium airport in Venegono Superiore (VA), Lombardy, Italy. The field elevation of 1,100 ft (335 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LILN 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, 17/35, offers 4,659 ft (1420 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LILN 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 Varese-Venegono Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milan Malpensa International Airport | LIMC | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Cameri Air Base | LIMN | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Lugano Airport | LSZA | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Milano Linate Airport | LIML | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Il Caravaggio International Airport | LIME | 64 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Varese-Venegono Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,100 ft field elevation of Varese-Venegono 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 Varese-Venegono Airport
What is the ICAO code of Varese-Venegono Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Varese-Venegono Airport is LILN, 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 Varese-Venegono Airport above sea level?
Varese-Venegono Airport sits at an elevation of 1,100 feet (335 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Varese-Venegono Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.7422, 8.8882 — in Venegono Superiore (VA), Lombardy, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Milan Malpensa International Airport, about 18 km away.
Does LILN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LILN 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 Varese-Venegono Airport?
Varese-Venegono Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,659 ft (1420 m) with a ASP surface.