Il Caravaggio International Airport (LIME)
Large airport · Orio al Serio (BG), Lombardy, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Il Caravaggio International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIME |
| IATA | BGY |
| Elevation | 782 ft (238 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°40'10" E 9°42'32" 45.66936, 9.70885 |
| Location | Orio al Serio (BG), Lombardy, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,429 ft (2874 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 2,343 ft (714 m) | 59 ft | ASP | No |
Il Caravaggio International Airport at a glance
Il Caravaggio International Airport is a large airport in Orio al Serio (BG), Lombardy, Italy, known to airline systems as BGY. The field elevation of 782 ft (238 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIME are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10/28 — offers 9,429 ft (2874 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIME 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 Il Caravaggio International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milano Linate Airport | LIML | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Ghedi Air Base | LIPL | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport | LIPO | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Varese-Venegono Airport | LILN | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Lugano Airport | LSZA | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Il Caravaggio International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 782 ft field elevation of Il Caravaggio International 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 Il Caravaggio International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Il Caravaggio International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Il Caravaggio International Airport is LIME, and its IATA code is BGY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Il Caravaggio International Airport above sea level?
Il Caravaggio International Airport sits at an elevation of 782 feet (238 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Il Caravaggio International Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.6694, 9.7089 — in Orio al Serio (BG), Lombardy, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Milano Linate Airport, about 42 km away.
Does LIME publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIME 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 Il Caravaggio International Airport?
Il Caravaggio International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,429 ft (2874 m) with a ASP surface.