Sestri (LIMJ/GOA) — Genoa, Italy
Sestri (LIMJ/GOA) serves Genoa, Italy. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 13 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LIMJ
- Name: Sestri
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 44.4133
- Longitude: 8.8375
- Elevation: 13 ft
- Country: Italy
- Municipality: Genoa
- IATA Code: GOA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Distance from City: 7.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 9564 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.600 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 122.825 MHz
Operation Hours
- 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.aeroportodigenova.com/en/home/index.php
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 11.52 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 3.36 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Italian CAA tariff applies at Genoa. Night operations surcharge 20%.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available during ATC operating hours at Genoa. Contact handling agent to arrange.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Genoa where available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Genoa. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.
Alternates
LIMG
- ICAO: LIMG
- Name: Albenga
- Distance (NM): 37.5
- 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 Albenga.
LIMZ
- ICAO: LIMZ
- Name: Levaldigi
- Distance (NM): 52.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Turin-Aeritalia.
LIML
- ICAO: LIML
- Name: Linate
- Distance (NM): 64.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Primarily intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen handling limited.
LIMP
- ICAO: LIMP
- Name: Parma
- Distance (NM): 67.1
- 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 Parma.
LIMF
- ICAO: LIMF
- Name: Caselle
- Distance (NM): 69.3
- 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.
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Italy Permit Requirements
- 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 flights generally exempt. PPR at major airports.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LIMJ?
- The tower frequency at Sestri is 118.6 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LIMJ?
- Sestri offers Jet A-1.
- Does LIMJ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Sestri (Italy).
- Where is LIMJ located?
- Sestri (LIMJ) is located in Genoa, Italy.
- What is the IATA code for LIMJ?
- The IATA code for Sestri is GOA.
- How long is the runway at LIMJ?
- The main runway at Sestri (10/28) measures 9564 X 148.
- Does LIMJ have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Sestri has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.
- Is LIMJ a port of entry?
- Yes, Sestri is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.