Bolzano Airport (LIPB)
Medium airport · Bolzano (BZ), Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Bolzano Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIPB |
| IATA | BZO |
| Elevation | 789 ft (240 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°27'33" E 11°19'34" 46.45925, 11.32612 |
| Location | Bolzano (BZ), Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,708 ft (1740 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 2,325 ft (709 m) | 66 ft | GRS | No |
Bolzano Airport at a glance
Bolzano Airport is a medium airport in Bolzano (BZ), Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, known to airline systems as BZO. The field elevation of 789 ft (240 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIPB 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 — 01/19 — offers 5,708 ft (1740 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIPB 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 Bolzano Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trento-Mattarello Airport | LIDT | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Dobbiaco-Toblach Airstrip | LIVD | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Innsbruck Airport | LOWI | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Istrana Air Base | LIPS | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Aviano Air Base | LIPA | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bolzano Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 789 ft field elevation of Bolzano 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 Bolzano Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bolzano Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bolzano Airport is LIPB, and its IATA code is BZO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bolzano Airport above sea level?
Bolzano Airport sits at an elevation of 789 feet (240 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bolzano Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.4592, 11.3261 — in Bolzano (BZ), Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Trento-Mattarello Airport, about 51 km away.
Does LIPB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIPB 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 Bolzano Airport?
Bolzano Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,708 ft (1740 m) with a ASP surface.