Florence Airport, Peretola (LIRQ)
Large airport · Firenze (FI), Tuscany, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Florence Airport, Peretola |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIRQ |
| IATA | FLR |
| Elevation | 142 ft (43 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°48'31" E 11°12'10" 43.80856, 11.20282 |
| Location | Firenze (FI), Tuscany, Italy |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,118 ft (1560 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Florence Airport, Peretola at a glance
Florence Airport, Peretola is a large airport in Firenze (FI), Tuscany, Italy, known to airline systems as FLR. The field elevation of 142 ft (43 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIRQ 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 5,118 ft (1560 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 LIRQ 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 Florence Airport, Peretola
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Siena-Ampugnano Airport | LIQS | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Pisa International Airport | LIRP | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport | LIPE | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport | LIPK | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Cervia Air Base | LIPC | 100 km (54 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Florence Airport, Peretola
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 142 ft field elevation of Florence Airport, Peretola 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 Florence Airport, Peretola
What is the ICAO code of Florence Airport, Peretola?
The ICAO identifier of Florence Airport, Peretola is LIRQ, and its IATA code is FLR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Florence Airport, Peretola above sea level?
Florence Airport, Peretola sits at an elevation of 142 feet (43 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Florence Airport, Peretola located?
The airport lies at 43.8086, 11.2028 — in Firenze (FI), Tuscany, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Siena-Ampugnano Airport, about 62 km away.
Does LIRQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIRQ 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 Florence Airport, Peretola?
Florence Airport, Peretola has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,118 ft (1560 m) with a ASP surface.