Does LMML require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Luqa (Malta).

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Luqa

Luqa (LMML/MLA) serves Malta, Malta. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (05/23, 13/31). Field elevation is 300 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Missing: Frequencies, Operations

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LMML
Name: Luqa
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 35.857498
Longitude: 14.4775
Elevation: 300 ft
Country: Malta
Municipality: Malta
IATA Code: MLA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Malta
Distance from City: 11.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 7799 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 13/31

Designation: 13/31
Dimensions: 11627 X 197
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

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: http://www.maltairport.com/en/home.htm
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: EUR 5.37 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: EUR 2.99 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Standard airport charges apply at Malta Intl. Contact airport authority for details.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Jet A-1 supplied by local provider at Malta Intl. Into-plane service included.

Immigration

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

Restrictions

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

Airport Services

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Malta Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A - notification by flight plan only for standard EASA/ICAO aircraft
Landing Lead Time: 72 hours for non-standard airworthiness; notification required for all flights

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require landing notification to DMO. No specific permit needed for standard airworthiness aircraft. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at LMML?: Luqa offers Jet A-1.
Does LMML require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Luqa (Malta).

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