Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport (LIPK)
Medium airport · Forlì (FC), Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIPK |
| IATA | FRL |
| Elevation | 97 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°11'41" E 12°4'12" 44.19480, 12.07010 |
| Location | Forlì (FC), Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,907 ft (2410 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport at a glance
Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport is a medium airport in Forlì (FC), Emilia-Romagna, Italy, known to airline systems as FRL. The field elevation of 97 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIPK 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, 12/30, offers 7,907 ft (2410 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 LIPK 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 Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cervia Air Base | LIPC | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Federico Fellini International Airport | LIPR | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport | LIPE | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Florence Airport, Peretola | LIRQ | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Marche Airport | LIPY | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 97 ft field elevation of Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi 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 Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport is LIPK, and its IATA code is FRL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport above sea level?
Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport sits at an elevation of 97 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.1948, 12.0701 — in Forlì (FC), Emilia-Romagna, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cervia Air Base, about 19 km away.
Does LIPK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIPK 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 Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport?
Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,907 ft (2410 m) with a ASP surface.