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Malpensa

Malpensa (LIMC/MXP) serves Milan, Italy. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (17L/35R, 17R/35L). Field elevation is 768 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LIMC
  • Name: Malpensa
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 45.6306
  • Longitude: 8.72811
  • Elevation: 768 ft
  • Country: Italy
  • Municipality: Milan
  • IATA Code: MXP
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Rome
  • Distance from City: 40.4 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 17L/35R

  • Designation: 17L/35R
  • Dimensions: 12861 X 197
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 17R/35L

  • Designation: 17R/35L
  • Dimensions: 12861 X 197
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.000 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 120.025 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: 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.sea-aeroportimilano.it/en/malpensa/index.phtml
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 5-9 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 0.20-0.50 per tonne per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. SEA Aeroporti di Milano published tariff. Milan's main intercontinental hub.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Multiple suppliers. Hydrant system available.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen at Terminal 1. Customs available 24h.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: 24h operation. Night noise surcharges apply. Two parallel runways.

Alternates

LILY

  • ICAO: LILY
  • Name: Como
  • Distance (NM): 18.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Aosta.

LSZA

  • ICAO: LSZA
  • Name: Lugano
  • Distance (NM): 23.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Lugano.

LIML

  • ICAO: LIML
  • Name: Linate
  • Distance (NM): 25.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Primarily intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen handling limited.

LIME

  • ICAO: LIME
  • Name: Orio Al Serio
  • Distance (NM): 41.0
  • 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 Bergamo-Orio al Serio.

LIMF

  • ICAO: LIMF
  • Name: Caselle
  • Distance (NM): 52.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Turin where available.

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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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LIMC?
The tower frequency at Malpensa is 119 MHz.
What fuel is available at LIMC?
Malpensa offers Jet A-1.
Does LIMC require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Malpensa (Italy).