Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (LIMJ)
Large airport · Genova (GE), Liguria, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIMJ |
| IATA | GOA |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°24'43" E 8°50'27" 44.41204, 8.84073 |
| Location | Genova (GE), Liguria, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,564 ft (2915 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport at a glance
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is a large airport in Genova (GE), Liguria, Italy, known to airline systems as GOA. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIMJ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 9,564 ft (2915 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 LIMJ 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 Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Novi Ligure Eugenio Mossi Airfield | LIMR | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Riviera Villanova d'Albenga International Airport | LIMG | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Piacenza San Damiano Air Base | LIMS | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Cuneo International Airport | LIMZ | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport | LIQW | 98 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Genoa Cristoforo Colombo 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 Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is LIMJ, and its IATA code is GOA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport above sea level?
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.4120, 8.8407 — in Genova (GE), Liguria, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Novi Ligure Eugenio Mossi Airfield, about 41 km away.
Does LIMJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIMJ 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 Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport?
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,564 ft (2915 m) with a ASP surface.