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Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

IATA BLQICAO LIPELocal BO08🇮🇹 Bologna
Coordinates
44.5354°N, 11.2887°E
Elevation
123 ft (37 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
IT-45
Time zone
Rome(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:08
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:59
Civil dusk
21:35

About 15h 15m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is an international airport serving the city of Bologna in Italy. It is approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) northwest of the city centre in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The airport is named after Bologna native Guglielmo Marconi (1874–1937), an Italian electrical engineer and Nobel laureate.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

LIPE

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 30▸ displaced9,196 ft / 2,803 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APP EASTApproach East118.150 MHz
APP WESTApproach West133.775 MHz
APP WEST DApproach West Discretional120.100 MHz
ATISATIS134.875 MHz
GNDGND121.925 MHz
TWRTWR120.800 MHz
TWR DTower Discretional120.100 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingTrain to city centreCar hireTaxiBusLounge

Bologna Airport recommends respecting check-in and boarding times due to potential longer border control waiting times.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (61)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ATZ BOLOGNA LIPEClass DATZGND2000 ft GND
BOLOGNA CTR Z1Class DCTRGND2000 ft MSL
CTA PADOVA Z10 MODENAClass DCTAFL165FL195
BOLOGNA CTR Z3Class DCTR2000 ft MSLFL125
CTA PADOVA Z12 ADRIATICO NORDClass DCTAFL095FL195
BOLOGNA CTR Z5Class DCTR4500 ft MSLFL125
BOLOGNA CTR Z6Class DCTRFL125FL165
FIR MILANOClass GFIRGNDFL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Italy airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle410 ft141 ft
Obstacle410 ft138 ft
Obstacle410 ft141 ft
Asinelli318 ft236 ft
Obstacle285 ft69 ft
Obstacle272 ft157 ft
Obstacle272 ft148 ft
Obstacle272 ft148 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport.

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🇮🇹 More airports in Italy📘 Flying in Italy: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?

The ICAO code for Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is LIPE, and its IATA code is BLQ.

Where is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport located?

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is large airport located in Bologna, Italy, at an elevation of 123 ft (37 m).

How many runways does Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport have?

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,196 ft / 2,803 m.

Which airlines fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?

Airlines historically serving Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport include Aer Lingus, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Arabia Maroc, Air France, Air Moldova, Air One, among 33 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?

Historical data lists 61 nonstop destinations from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport in?

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is in the Europe/Rome time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is approximately 4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?

The nearest airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is Arcobaleno Airfield (IT-0275), about 3 nm to the sw, followed by Reno Air Club Airfield and Delta Culture Club Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.