Pratica di Mare Air Base (LIRE)
Medium airport · Pomezia (RM), Lazio, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Pratica di Mare Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIRE |
| Elevation | 41 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°39'16" E 12°26'43" 41.65450, 12.44520 |
| Location | Pomezia (RM), Lazio, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13R/31L | 8,138 ft (2480 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pratica di Mare Air Base at a glance
Pratica di Mare Air Base is a medium airport in Pomezia (RM), Lazio, Italy. The field elevation of 41 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIRE 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, 13R/31L, offers 8,138 ft (2480 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13R points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIRE 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 Pratica di Mare Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport | LIRA | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | LIRF | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Rome Urbe Airport | LIRU | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Latina Air Base | LIRL | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Guidonia Air Base | LIRG | 45 km (24 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pratica di Mare Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 41 ft field elevation of Pratica di Mare 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 Pratica di Mare Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Pratica di Mare Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Pratica di Mare Air Base is LIRE, 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 Pratica di Mare Air Base above sea level?
Pratica di Mare Air Base sits at an elevation of 41 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 Pratica di Mare Air Base located?
The airport lies at 41.6545, 12.4452 — in Pomezia (RM), Lazio, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport, about 20 km away.
Does LIRE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIRE 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 Pratica di Mare Air Base?
Pratica di Mare Air Base has one runway. The longest, 13R/31L, measures 8,138 ft (2480 m) with a ASP surface.