Istrana Air Base (LIPS)
Medium airport · Istrana (TV), Veneto, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Istrana Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIPS |
| Elevation | 137 ft (42 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°41'4" E 12°5'12" 45.68438, 12.08659 |
| Location | Istrana (TV), Veneto, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,816 ft (2992 m) | 105 ft | ASP | Yes |
Istrana Air Base at a glance
Istrana Air Base is a medium airport in Istrana (TV), Veneto, Italy. The field elevation of 137 ft (42 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIPS 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, 08/26, offers 9,816 ft (2992 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIPS 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 Istrana Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Treviso Airport | LIPH | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Venice Marco Polo Airport | LIPZ | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Padova Gino Allegri Airfield | LIPU | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Aviano Air Base | LIPA | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Udine-Rivolto Air Base | LIPI | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Istrana Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 137 ft field elevation of Istrana 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 Istrana Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Istrana Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Istrana Air Base is LIPS, 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 Istrana Air Base above sea level?
Istrana Air Base sits at an elevation of 137 feet (42 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Istrana Air Base located?
The airport lies at 45.6844, 12.0866 — in Istrana (TV), Veneto, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Treviso Airport, about 9 km away.
Does LIPS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIPS 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 Istrana Air Base?
Istrana Air Base has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,816 ft (2992 m) with a ASP surface.