Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (LIRI)
Medium airport · Salerno, Campania, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIRI |
| IATA | QSR |
| Elevation | 123 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°37'13" E 14°54'41" 40.62040, 14.91130 |
| Location | Salerno, Campania, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,437 ft (1962 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport at a glance
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport is a medium airport in Salerno, Campania, Italy, known to airline systems as QSR. The field elevation of 123 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIRI 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, 05/23, offers 6,437 ft (1962 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIRI 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 Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Naples International Airport | LIRN | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Grazzanise Air Base | LIRM | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Foggia Gino Lisa Airport | LIBF | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Amendola Air Base | LIBA | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport | LIBD | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 123 ft field elevation of Salerno Costa d'Amalfi 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 Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport is LIRI, and its IATA code is QSR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport above sea level?
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport sits at an elevation of 123 feet (37 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.6204, 14.9113 — in Salerno, Campania, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Naples International Airport, about 60 km away.
Does LIRI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIRI 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 Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport?
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,437 ft (1962 m) with a ASP surface.