Viterbo Airport (LIRV)
Medium airport · Viterbo, Lazio, Italy
Airport data
| Name | Viterbo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LIRV |
| Elevation | 992 ft (302 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°26'7" E 12°3'41" 42.43530, 12.06136 |
| Location | Viterbo, Lazio, Italy |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04C/22C | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 164 ft | ASPH | No |
| 04L/22R | 3,297 ft (1005 m) | 82 ft | ASP | No |
| 04R/22L | 1,936 ft (590 m) | 112 ft | ASP | No |
Viterbo Airport at a glance
Viterbo Airport is a medium airport in Viterbo, Lazio, Italy. The field elevation of 992 ft (302 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LIRV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 04C/22C — offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of asph surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04C points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LIRV 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 Viterbo Airport
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 | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | LIRF | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Guidonia Air Base | LIRG | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport | LIRZ | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport | LIRA | 83 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Viterbo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 992 ft field elevation of Viterbo 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 Viterbo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Viterbo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Viterbo Airport is LIRV, 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 Viterbo Airport above sea level?
Viterbo Airport sits at an elevation of 992 feet (302 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Viterbo Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.4353, 12.0614 — in Viterbo, Lazio, Italy, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rome Urbe Airport, about 65 km away.
Does LIRV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LIRV 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 Viterbo Airport?
Viterbo Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 04C/22C, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a ASPH surface.