Malta International Airport (LMML)
Large airport · Valletta, Luqa, Malta
Airport data
| Name | Malta International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LMML |
| IATA | MLA |
| Elevation | 300 ft (91 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°50'45" E 14°29'30" 35.84593, 14.49155 |
| Location | Valletta, Luqa, Malta |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,785 ft (2373 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 10,991 ft (3350 m) | 190 ft | ASP | Yes |
Malta International Airport at a glance
Malta International Airport is a large airport in Valletta, Luqa, Malta, known to airline systems as MLA. The field elevation of 300 ft (91 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LMML are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 10,991 ft (3350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LMML 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 Malta International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Comiso Airport | LICB | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Lampedusa Airport | LICD | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | LICZ | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | LICC | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Pantelleria Airport | LICG | 250 km (135 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Malta International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 300 ft field elevation of Malta International 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 1 airports and airfields we list for Malta — 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 Malta International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Malta International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Malta International Airport is LMML, and its IATA code is MLA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Malta International Airport above sea level?
Malta International Airport sits at an elevation of 300 feet (91 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Malta International Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.8459, 14.4915 — in Valletta, Luqa, Malta, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Comiso Airport, about 128 km away.
Does LMML publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LMML 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 Malta International Airport?
Malta International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,991 ft (3350 m) with a ASP surface.