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Luqa (LMML/MLA) — Malta, Malta

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: Available 24h
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1, 100LL
Tower: 135.100
Runways: 05/23, 13/31
Elevation: 297 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 9/10

Observed Activity · Oct 7

11 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 8 on the ground · busiest hour 20:00Z

2026-09-242026-10-07

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-04

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LMML
Name: Luqa
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 35.857498
Longitude: 14.4775
Elevation: 297 ft
Country: Malta
Municipality: Malta
IATA Code: MLA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: LMMM
Timezone: Europe/Malta
Distance from City: 5.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 7799 X 148
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: 80/F/A/W/T
Lighting: HIRL, PAPI
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: Secondary runway. Used when crosswind on 13/31 exceeds 25 kt. PAPI RWY 05 on right side.

Runway 13/31

Designation: 13/31
Dimensions: 11627 X 197
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: 100/F/B/X/U
Lighting: HIRL, ALS, CL, PAPI
NAVAIDs: ILS, DME, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: Main runway. ILS 13 and ILS 31 electronically interlocked. RWY 31 preferred 0600-1800 local, RWY 13 preferred 1800-0600 local (noise abatement).

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Frequencies

Tower: 135.100 MHz
Ground: 121.600 MHz
Operations: 128.150 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 130.975 MHz
ATIS: 127.400 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Luqa operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Airport operates H24. All services available 24 hours: ATC, AIS, ARO, MET, fuelling, handling, customs, immigration, security.

Contacts

AIS Tel: +356 2124 9600
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: +356 2369 6021
Admin Tel: +356 2124 9600
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.maltairport.com
Remarks: Fax: +356 2124 9563. Email: [email protected]. FBO (Executive Aviation Malta): +356 9990 0747, [email protected], freq 131.775. Customs: +356 2378 3665. Immigration: +356 2369 6127.

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: +356 9990 0747
Remarks: All flights PPR. Contact Executive Aviation Malta ([email protected]) or airport Duty Management Officer at least 72h in advance.

Customs

Open: 00:00
Close: 23:59
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Customs H24. Customs office: +356 2378 3665 / +356 2378 3470 / +356 2378 3637. Arrivals duty office (24/7): +356 7974 5556. Email: [email protected].

Fees

Landing Fee: EUR 45 for aircraft ≤2t MTOW, scales by weight category up to EUR 2,925 for 231-250t
Parking Fee: MTOW ≤2500 kg: EUR 0.77/24h. MTOW >2500 kg: EUR 0.10 per 10 sqm (wingspan×length) per 24h. First 4 hours free.
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Landing permit may be required for non-EU aircraft; submit request to Duty Management Officer at least 72h before flight. NOTE: 5.9% general rate increase effective 1 Jan 2026 applied to all airport charges.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: 0.79
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: Supplied by Executive Aviation Malta / World Fuel Services. Into-plane service. Contract fuel: WFS, AVCARD, UVAIR, COLT, Multi Service.

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: 1.90
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: AVGAS 100LL available via Executive Aviation Malta.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen airport (joined 21 Dec 2007, air borders 30 Mar 2008). No passport control for intra-Schengen flights. Gen dec required 24h in advance. Immigration: +356 2369 6127 / +356 2369 6189, [email protected].

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew (H24). Noise abatement: RWY 13 preferred 1800-0600 local, RWY 31 preferred 0600-1800 local. Engine ground runs above idle prohibited 2300-0600 local. SIDs integral to noise abatement. Applies to all aircraft MTOW >5700 kg.

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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Active NOTAMs

A2109/26

warning Upcoming

Runway closed

RWY 05/23 CLSD FOR LDG AND TKOF. RWY 05/23 NOT AVBL IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.

2026-10-28 06:00 UTC 2026-10-28 08:30 UTC

A2093/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

AIRPORT SLOT APPROVAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE EXPERIENCED FOR GENERAL AVIATION AND OTHER NON-SCHEDULED AIRCRAFT MOVEMENTS DUE TO INFRASTRUCTURAL WORKS ON APRON 9 AFFECTING THE AVAILABILITY OF AIRCRAFT STANDS

2026-10-26 00:00 UTC 2026-11-30 23:59 UTC

A2091/26

info

Aerodrome restriction

SUSPENSION OF VFR/IFR CIRCUITS AND SUSPENSION OF AIRWORK APPROVALS. LMML-LMML TRAINING FLIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL VFR FLIGHTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO DEPARTURE DELAYS AND SIGNIFICANT HOLDING DELAYS ON ARRIVAL DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC AT LMML. THESE FLIGHTS SHOULD PLAN TO AVOID ARRIVAL AT THESE TIMES…

2026-10-25 10:00 UTC 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LICB Comiso Airport 69 NM LICD Lampedusa Airport 93 NM LICZ Sigonella Navy Air Base 95 NM LICC Fontanarossa 101 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LMML?: The tower frequency at Luqa is 135.100 MHz.
What fuel is available at LMML?: Luqa offers JET A-1, 100LL.
Does LMML require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require landing notification to DMO. No specific permit needed for standard airworthiness aircraft. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply. Permit details for Malta
Is customs available at LMML?: Yes, customs at Luqa is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
Does LMML require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Luqa.
Where is LMML located?: Luqa (LMML) is located in Malta, Malta.
What is the IATA code for LMML?: The IATA code for Luqa is MLA.
Does LMML have an ILS approach?: Yes, Luqa has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 13/31.
Is LMML a port of entry?: Yes, Luqa is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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