Tessera (LIPZ/VCE) — Venice, Italy
Tessera (LIPZ/VCE) serves Venice, Italy. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L). Field elevation is 7 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: 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
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.200 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 122.225 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.veniceairport.com/core/index.jsp?_requestid=37300&language=en
- 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 5-8 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
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen processing available.
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
- 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 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?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Tessera (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.
- How long is the runway at LIPZ?
- The main runway at Tessera (04L/22R) measures 9121 X 148.
- 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.