Ghedi Air Base (LIPL)
Medium airport · Ghedi (BS), Lombardy, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Ghedi Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIPL |
| Elevation | 333 ft (101 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°25'57" E 10°16'7" 45.43255, 10.26861 |
| Location | Ghedi (BS), Lombardy, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,813 ft (2991 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ghedi Air Base at a glance
Ghedi Air Base is a medium airport in Ghedi (BS), Lombardy, Italy. The field elevation of 333 ft (101 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIPL 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, 13/31, offers 9,813 ft (2991 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIPL 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 Ghedi Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport | LIPO | 5 km (3 NM) |
| Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport | LIPX | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Il Caravaggio International Airport | LIME | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Parma Airport | LIMP | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Piacenza San Damiano Air Base | LIMS | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ghedi Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 333 ft field elevation of Ghedi 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 Ghedi Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Ghedi Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Ghedi Air Base is LIPL, 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 Ghedi Air Base above sea level?
Ghedi Air Base sits at an elevation of 333 feet (101 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ghedi Air Base located?
The airport lies at 45.4326, 10.2686 — in Ghedi (BS), Lombardy, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport, about 5 km away.
Does LIPL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIPL 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 Ghedi Air Base?
Ghedi Air Base has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,813 ft (2991 m) with a ASP surface.