Ciampino
Ciampino (LIRA/CIA) serves Rome, Italy. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (15/33). Field elevation is 427 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: LIRA
- Name: Ciampino
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 41.7994
- Longitude: 12.5949
- Elevation: 427 ft
- Country: Italy
- Municipality: Rome
- IATA Code: CIA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Distance from City: 14.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 7226 X 147
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (Rwy 15), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.500 MHz
- Ground: 121.750 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 122.425 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- 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: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Ciampino Airport Ops: +39 06 65951
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 8-15 per tonne MTOW (GA rates)
- Parking Fee: EUR 30-150 per night depending on aircraft size
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: ADR published tariff. Predominantly low-cost and GA. Aircraft max MTOW 50 tonnes. Level 3 slot coordinated.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited suppliers.
- Fuel Type: Avgas 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available by arrangement.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Immigration available. Close to Rome city center.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Night ban 23:00-06:00 for commercial. GA may be restricted. Max MTOW 50t. Noise abatement strict due to urban surroundings.
Alternates
LIRU
- ICAO: LIRU
- Name: Urbe
- Distance (NM): 10.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Rome-Urbe where available.
LIRF
- ICAO: LIRF
- Name: Fiumicino
- Distance (NM): 15.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Polizia di Frontiera on-site 24h. Non-Schengen at Terminal 3.
LIRZ
- ICAO: LIRZ
- Name: San Francesco
- Distance (NM): 77.9
- 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 Perugia where available.
LIBP
- ICAO: LIBP
- Name: Pescara
- Distance (NM): 80.2
- 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 Pescara where available.
LIRN
- ICAO: LIRN
- Name: Capodichino
- Distance (NM): 94.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen processing available during operating hours.
Airport Services
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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 LIRA?
- The tower frequency at Ciampino is 120.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LIRA?
- Ciampino offers Jet A-1, Avgas 100LL.
- Does LIRA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ciampino (Italy).
- Does LIRA require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Ciampino.