Milano Linate Airport (LIML)
Large airport · Segrate (MI), Lombardy, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Milano Linate Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIML |
| IATA | LIN |
| Elevation | 353 ft (108 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°26'42" E 9°16'36" 45.44510, 9.27674 |
| Location | Segrate (MI), Lombardy, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,012 ft (2442 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Milano Linate Airport at a glance
Milano Linate Airport is a large airport in Segrate (MI), Lombardy, Italy, known to airline systems as LIN. The field elevation of 353 ft (108 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIML 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, 17/35, offers 8,012 ft (2442 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIML 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 Milano Linate Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Il Caravaggio International Airport | LIME | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Varese-Venegono Airport | LILN | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Milan Malpensa International Airport | LIMC | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Cameri Air Base | LIMN | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Lugano Airport | LSZA | 68 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Milano Linate Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 353 ft field elevation of Milano Linate 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 Milano Linate Airport
What is the ICAO code of Milano Linate Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Milano Linate Airport is LIML, and its IATA code is LIN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Milano Linate Airport above sea level?
Milano Linate Airport sits at an elevation of 353 feet (108 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Milano Linate Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.4451, 9.2767 — in Segrate (MI), Lombardy, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Il Caravaggio International Airport, about 42 km away.
Does LIML publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIML 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 Milano Linate Airport?
Milano Linate Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,012 ft (2442 m) with a ASP surface.