Villafranca (LIPX/VRN) — Verona, Italy
Villafranca (LIPX/VRN) serves Verona, Italy. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 239 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: LIPX
- Name: Villafranca
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 45.394955
- Longitude: 10.887303
- Elevation: 239 ft
- Country: Italy
- Municipality: Verona
- IATA Code: VRN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Distance from City: 9.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 10064 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.650 MHz
- Ground: 121.750 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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.aeroportoverona.it/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Verona Operations +39 6 153 9382
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 8.80 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 7.18 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Fees per ADR/SAC tariff at Verona. 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 Verona. Price competitive; volume discounts above 5,000 liters.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Verona. Immigration office operational during published hours.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew at Verona. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.
Alternates
LIPU
- ICAO: LIPU
- Name: Padova
- Distance (NM): 40.5
- 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 Padova.
LIMP
- ICAO: LIMP
- Name: Parma
- Distance (NM): 42.4
- 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.
LIME
- ICAO: LIME
- Name: Orio Al Serio
- Distance (NM): 52.5
- 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 Bergamo-Orio al Serio.
LIPE
- ICAO: LIPE
- Name: Borgo Panigale
- Distance (NM): 54.4
- 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 Bologna.
LIPH
- ICAO: LIPH
- Name: S.Angelo
- Distance (NM): 57.1
- 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 Treviso 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 LIPX?
- The tower frequency at Villafranca is 118.65 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LIPX?
- Villafranca offers Jet A-1.
- Does LIPX require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Villafranca (Italy).
- Does LIPX require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Villafranca.
- Where is LIPX located?
- Villafranca (LIPX) is located in Verona, Italy.
- What is the IATA code for LIPX?
- The IATA code for Villafranca is VRN.
- How long is the runway at LIPX?
- The main runway at Villafranca (04/22) measures 10064 X 148.
- Does LIPX have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Villafranca has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 04/22.
- Is LIPX a port of entry?
- Yes, Villafranca is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.