Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (LIPO)
Medium airport · Montichiari (BS), Lombardy, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIPO |
| IATA | VBS |
| Elevation | 355 ft (108 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°25'44" E 10°19'50" 45.42890, 10.33060 |
| Location | Montichiari (BS), Lombardy, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,810 ft (2990 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport at a glance
Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport is a medium airport in Montichiari (BS), Lombardy, Italy, known to airline systems as VBS. The field elevation of 355 ft (108 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIPO 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, 14/32, offers 9,810 ft (2990 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIPO 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 Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ghedi Air Base | LIPL | 5 km (3 NM) |
| Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport | LIPX | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Il Caravaggio International Airport | LIME | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Parma Airport | LIMP | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Piacenza San Damiano Air Base | LIMS | 74 km (40 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 355 ft field elevation of Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio 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 Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport is LIPO, and its IATA code is VBS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport above sea level?
Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport sits at an elevation of 355 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 Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.4289, 10.3306 — in Montichiari (BS), Lombardy, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ghedi Air Base, about 5 km away.
Does LIPO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIPO 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 Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport?
Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,810 ft (2990 m) with a ASP surface.