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Borgo Panigale (LIPE/BLQ) — Bologna, Italy

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
120.8
Runways
12/30
Elevation
123 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
53 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 08:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LIPE
  • Name: Borgo Panigale
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 44.5354
  • Longitude: 11.2887
  • Elevation: 123 ft
  • Country: Italy
  • Municipality: Bologna
  • IATA Code: BLQ
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Rome
  • Distance from City: 6.3 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 9186 X 150
  • 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: 120.800 MHz
  • Ground: 129.925 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 134.875 MHz

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: Not recorded
  • 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.bologna-airport.it/?LN=UK
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: EUR 11.93 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 5.73 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Fees per ADR/SAC tariff at Bologna. Seasonal peak surcharges Jun-Sep.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Multiple fuel suppliers at Bologna. Price competitive; volume discounts above 5,000 liters.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Bologna.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew at Bologna. Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.

Alternates

LIPK

  • ICAO: LIPK
  • Name: Forli
  • Distance (NM): 39.3
  • 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 Forli.

LIRQ

  • ICAO: LIRQ
  • Name: Peretola
  • Distance (NM): 43.7
  • 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 Florence-Peretola.

LIMP

  • ICAO: LIMP
  • Name: Parma
  • Distance (NM): 45.8
  • 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.

LIPX

  • ICAO: LIPX
  • Name: Villafranca
  • Distance (NM): 54.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Verona. Immigration office operational during published hours.

LIPU

  • ICAO: LIPU
  • Name: Padova
  • Distance (NM): 56.9
  • 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 Padova.

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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

A4861/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIP AIRAC AMDT 11/26 EFFECTIVE DATE 29 OCT 2026 BOLOGNA/BORGO PANIGALE AD -REVIEW OF THE FOLLOWING AERODROME CARTOGRAPHY: AERODROME CHART HOTSPOT MAP (NOT FOR NAVIGATION) AIRCRAFT PARKING DOCKING CHART AERODROME GROUND MOVEMENT CHART ICAO CODE E AND F AIRCRAFT AERODROME GRO…
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
A4865/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM-AIRAC SUP S59/26 IN FORCE FM 01 NOV 2026 TO 31 MAR 2028 BOLOGNA/BORGO PANIGALE (LIPE): TERMINAL EXPANSION - AIRSIDE WORKS. SUP IS POSTED AND AVBL ON WEBSITE WWW.ENAV.IT
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
A5760/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS APPLIED ON APRON DUE TO WIP: -START POINT D3 AND SOUTH SECTOR OF DEICING PAD CLSD -TAXI OF ACFT ICAO CODE D AND E ON DEICING PAD NOT ALLOWED -INTERMEDIATE HLDG PSN (IHP) Y1 AND START POINTS S2, D1 AND D2 AVBL ONLY FOR ACFT UP TO ICAO CODE C -PUSH-BACK OF ACFT ICAO CO…
2026-10-27 12:38 UTC 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LIPE?
The tower frequency at Borgo Panigale is 120.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at LIPE?
Borgo Panigale offers Jet A-1.
Does LIPE require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. PPR at major airports. Permit details for Italy
Where is LIPE located?
Borgo Panigale (LIPE) is located in Bologna, Italy.
What is the IATA code for LIPE?
The IATA code for Borgo Panigale is BLQ.
Does LIPE have an ILS approach?
Yes, Borgo Panigale has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
Is LIPE a port of entry?
Yes, Borgo Panigale is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.