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Tessera (LIPZ/VCE) — Venice, Italy

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
120.2
Runways
04L/22R, 04R/22L
Community check
34 days ago
Elevation
7 ft

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Checked by the community — 7 field confirmations, last one 34 days ago.
85% Data Complete 44 of 52 points
Missing: Operations
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
87 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 15 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z
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: LIPZ
  • Name: Tessera
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 45.505299
  • Longitude: 12.3519
  • Elevation: 7 ft
  • Country: Italy
  • Municipality: Venice
  • IATA Code: VCE
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Rome
  • Distance from City: 7.7 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04L/22R

  • Designation: 04L/22R
  • Dimensions: 9121 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 04R/22L

  • Designation: 04R/22L
  • Dimensions: 10827 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: VOR/DME (used primarily for departures)
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 120.200 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 122.225 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.veniceairport.com/core/index.jsp?_requestid=37300&language=en
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

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

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 5-8 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 0.20-0.45 per tonne per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: SAVE SpA published tariff. Venice Marco Polo.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available from standard suppliers.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen processing available.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: 24h operation but night noise surcharges. Single runway. Aqua alta (flooding) can affect ground operations.

Alternates

LIPV

  • ICAO: LIPV
  • Name: Lido
  • Distance (NM): 4.9
  • 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 Venice Lido.

LIPH

  • ICAO: LIPH
  • Name: S.Angelo
  • Distance (NM): 10.8
  • 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.

LIPU

  • ICAO: LIPU
  • Name: Padova
  • Distance (NM): 22.2
  • 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.

LIPQ

  • ICAO: LIPQ
  • Name: Ronchi Dei Legionari
  • Distance (NM): 50.8
  • 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 Trieste.

LJPZ

  • ICAO: LJPZ
  • Name: Secovlje
  • Distance (NM): 53.2
  • 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 Portoroz.

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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

A5731/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 04R/22L AND RWY 04L/22R CLSD DUE TO WIP REF AIP SUP S17/26
2026-10-27 01:15 UTC 2026-10-31 04:15 UTC
A4046/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD OPERATOR WILL CARRY OUT VEHICLE RWY SAFETY INSPECTION PERFORMING GROUND-TO-GROUND COMMUNICATION ON TWR FREQ ON TRIAL BASIS AND TO IMPROVE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. RMK: RADIOTELEPHONY CALL SIGN ASSIGNED TO AD OPERATOR WILL BE 'SAFETY' FOLLOWED BY ONE OR TWO DIGIT NUMBERS. REF AIP AD 2 LIPZ 1-14
Between 2026-08-17 00:00 and 00:39 UTC Between 2026-11-12 23:40 and 23:59 UTC
Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.
A4132/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
VENEZIA TESSERA AIRPORT: MAINTENANCE WORKS FOR APRON AND MANEUVERING AREAS SUP S17/26 IN FORCE FM 01 APR 2026 TO 17 MAR 2027 CURRENT STATUS OF WORKING PHASES: PHASE 1: COMPLETED PHASE 2: COMPLETED PHASE 3: ACTIVE PHASE 4: NOT ACTIVATED YET PHASE 5: NOT ACTIVATED YET PHASE 6: NOT ACTIVATED YE…
Between 2026-08-10 09:20 and 09:59 UTC Between 2026-11-07 23:00 and 23:59 UTC
Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LIPZ?
The tower frequency at Tessera is 120.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at LIPZ?
Tessera offers Jet A-1.
Does LIPZ require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. PPR at major airports. Permit details for Italy
Where is LIPZ located?
Tessera (LIPZ) is located in Venice, Italy.
What is the IATA code for LIPZ?
The IATA code for Tessera is VCE.
Does LIPZ have an ILS approach?
Yes, Tessera has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 04L/22R.
Is LIPZ a port of entry?
Yes, Tessera is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.