Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport (LIQW)
Medium airport · Sarzana (SP), Liguria, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIQW |
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°5'15" E 9°59'16" 44.08738, 9.98788 |
| Location | Sarzana (SP), Liguria, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,969 ft (905 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport at a glance
Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport is a medium airport in Sarzana (SP), Liguria, Italy. The field elevation of 45 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIQW 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, 18/36, offers 2,969 ft (905 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIQW 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 Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pisa International Airport | LIRP | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Parma Airport | LIMP | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Piacenza San Damiano Air Base | LIMS | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport | LIMJ | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Florence Airport, Peretola | LIRQ | 102 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 45 ft field elevation of Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni 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 Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport is LIQW, 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 Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport above sea level?
Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport sits at an elevation of 45 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.0874, 9.9879 — in Sarzana (SP), Liguria, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pisa International Airport, about 55 km away.
Does LIQW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIQW 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 Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport?
Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 2,969 ft (905 m) with a ASP surface.