Guidonia Air Base (LIRG)
Medium airport · Guidonia (RM), Lazio, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Guidonia Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIRG |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°59'25" E 12°44'27" 41.99030, 12.74080 |
| Location | Guidonia (RM), Lazio, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 197 ft | GRS | No |
| 18/36 | 4,797 ft (1462 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Guidonia Air Base at a glance
Guidonia Air Base is a medium airport in Guidonia (RM), Lazio, Italy. The field elevation of 289 ft (88 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIRG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 4,797 ft (1462 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 LIRG 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 Guidonia Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rome Urbe Airport | LIRU | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport | LIRA | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Pratica di Mare Air Base | LIRE | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | LIRF | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Latina Air Base | LIRL | 52 km (28 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Guidonia Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 289 ft field elevation of Guidonia 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 Guidonia Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Guidonia Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Guidonia Air Base is LIRG, 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 Guidonia Air Base above sea level?
Guidonia Air Base sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Guidonia Air Base located?
The airport lies at 41.9903, 12.7408 — in Guidonia (RM), Lazio, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rome Urbe Airport, about 20 km away.
Does LIRG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIRG 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 Guidonia Air Base?
Guidonia Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,797 ft (1462 m) with a ASP surface.