Trieste Airport (LIPQ)
Large airport · Ronchi dei Legionari/Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Trieste Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIPQ |
| IATA | TRS |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°49'40" E 13°28'0" 45.82786, 13.46667 |
| Location | Ronchi dei Legionari/Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Trieste Airport at a glance
Trieste Airport is a large airport in Ronchi dei Legionari/Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, known to airline systems as TRS. The field elevation of 39 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIPQ 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, 09/27, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIPQ 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 Trieste Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Udine-Rivolto Air Base | LIPI | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Portorož Airport | LJPZ | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Aviano Air Base | LIPA | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport | LJLJ | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Venice Marco Polo Airport | LIPZ | 94 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Trieste Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 39 ft field elevation of Trieste 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 Trieste Airport
What is the ICAO code of Trieste Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Trieste Airport is LIPQ, and its IATA code is TRS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Trieste Airport above sea level?
Trieste Airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Trieste Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.8279, 13.4667 — in Ronchi dei Legionari/Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Udine-Rivolto Air Base, about 36 km away.
Does LIPQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIPQ 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 Trieste Airport?
Trieste Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.