Piacenza San Damiano Air Base (LIMS)
Medium airport · San Damiano (PC), Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Piacenza San Damiano Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIMS |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°54'52" E 9°43'20" 44.91442, 9.72232 |
| Location | San Damiano (PC), Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,828 ft (2996 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Piacenza San Damiano Air Base at a glance
Piacenza San Damiano Air Base is a medium airport in San Damiano (PC), Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The field elevation of 456 ft (139 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIMS 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, 12/30, offers 9,828 ft (2996 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIMS 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 Piacenza San Damiano Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parma Airport | LIMP | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Milano Linate Airport | LIML | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Ghedi Air Base | LIPL | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport | LIPO | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Novi Ligure Eugenio Mossi Airfield | LIMR | 75 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Piacenza San Damiano Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 456 ft field elevation of Piacenza San Damiano Air Base 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 Piacenza San Damiano Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Piacenza San Damiano Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Piacenza San Damiano Air Base is LIMS, 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 Piacenza San Damiano Air Base above sea level?
Piacenza San Damiano Air Base sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Piacenza San Damiano Air Base located?
The airport lies at 44.9144, 9.7223 — in San Damiano (PC), Emilia-Romagna, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Parma Airport, about 46 km away.
Does LIMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIMS 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 Piacenza San Damiano Air Base?
Piacenza San Damiano Air Base has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,828 ft (2996 m) with a ASP surface.