What is the tower frequency at LICC?

The tower frequency at Fontanarossa is 118.7 MHz.

Does LICC require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Fontanarossa (Italy).

Does LICC require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Fontanarossa.

Where is LICC located?

Fontanarossa (LICC) is located in Catania, Italy.

What is the IATA code for LICC?

The IATA code for Fontanarossa is CTA.

How long is the runway at LICC?

The main runway at Fontanarossa (08/26) measures 7989 X 148.

Does LICC have an ILS approach?

Yes, Fontanarossa has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.

Is LICC a port of entry?

Yes, Fontanarossa is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Fontanarossa (LICC/CTA) — Catania, Italy

Fontanarossa (LICC/CTA) serves Catania, Italy. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 39 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Checked by the community — 1 field confirmation, last one 112 days ago.

83% Data Complete 43 of 52 points

Missing: Operations

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 09:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-03

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LICC
Name: Fontanarossa
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 37.466801
Longitude: 15.0664
Elevation: 39 ft
Country: Italy
Municipality: Catania
IATA Code: CTA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Rome
Distance from City: 4.4 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 7989 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.700 MHz
Ground: 129.725 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.aeroporto.catania.it/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Catania-Fontanarossa Operations +39 5 643 6305
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: EUR 5.35 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: EUR 3.07 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Italian CAA tariff applies at Catania-Fontanarossa. Night operations surcharge 20%.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Jet A-1 supplied by local provider at Catania-Fontanarossa. Into-plane service included.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Catania-Fontanarossa.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew at Catania-Fontanarossa. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.

Alternates

LICR

ICAO: LICR
Name: Reggio Calabria
Distance (NM): 45.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Reggio Calabria.

Airport Services

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Italy Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: 3 working days (non-EU operators). EU/EASA-state operators: no permit needed.
Landing Lead Time: 20 business days (annual/blanket charter permit for known operators). 45 business days (first-time operators or those not operating in Italy in last 2 IATA seasons). 5 business days (single-flight permit). 15 business days (series of flights).

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt. PPR at major airports.

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Active NOTAMs

B4604/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

PILOTS' REQUESTS FOR RWY LIGHTING ADJUSTMENT, SWITCH-ON OR SWITCH-OFF MAY BE SUBJECT TO DELAY DUE TO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE REF AIP AD 2 LICC 2-1

2026-08-19 21:30:00 2026-08-20 03:30:00

B4354/26 warning

ATC restriction

AUTOMATIC TERMINAL INFORMATION SERVICE (ATIS) UNSERVICEABLE. REF AIP AD 2 LICC 1-38

2026-07-24 22:00:00 2026-07-25 00:30:00

B4521/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

AIP AIRAC SUP S23/25, VALID FROM 17/04/2025 TO 31/12/2027: 'CATANIA/FONTANAROSSA (LICC): WORKING AREAS OUTSIDE THE AIRPORT AREA' IS TO BE CONSIDERED CANCELLED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT DUE TO COMING IN FORCE OF AIP AIRAC SUP S38/26 WITH SAME SUBJECT

2026-07-16 17:46:00 2026-07-31 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LICC?: The tower frequency at Fontanarossa is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at LICC?: Fontanarossa offers Jet A-1.
Does LICC require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Fontanarossa (Italy).
Does LICC require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Fontanarossa.
Where is LICC located?: Fontanarossa (LICC) is located in Catania, Italy.
What is the IATA code for LICC?: The IATA code for Fontanarossa is CTA.
How long is the runway at LICC?: The main runway at Fontanarossa (08/26) measures 7989 X 148.
Does LICC have an ILS approach?: Yes, Fontanarossa has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.
Is LICC a port of entry?: Yes, Fontanarossa is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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