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Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

IATA FCOICAO LIRFLocal RM11🇮🇹 Rome
Coordinates
41.8045°N, 12.2520°E
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
IT-62
Time zone
Rome(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:16
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
20:45
Civil dusk
21:19

About 14h 56m 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 Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is an international airport in Fiumicino, Italy, serving Rome, its metropolitan area, Vatican City and the wider Lazio region. It is the busiest airport in the country, the eighth-busiest airport in Europe and the world's 39th-busiest airport with over 51 million passengers served in 2025. It covers an area of 16 km2 (6.2 sq mi).

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

Live weather

LIRF

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 (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16R / 34L12,801 ft / 3,902 m196 ftAspLightedOpen
16L / 34R12,801 ft / 3,902 m196 ftAspLightedOpen
16C / 34C11,818 ft / 3,602 m148 ftAspLightedClosed
07 / 25▸ displaced10,826 ft / 3,300 m147 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ARRROMA DIRECTOR ARR120.175 MHz
ATISATIS121.850 MHz
CLDFIUME RAMP121.725 MHz
GNDFIUME GND/APRON121.800 MHz
TWRFIUME TWR118.700 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Car hireParkingHandlingLounge

Real-time flight updates available through WhatsApp. Information for pilots and visitors is accessible.

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

Navaids(5)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (153)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA ROMA Z2 ETRURIAClass ATMA5000 ft MSLFL125
TMA ROMA Z3 TARQUINIAClass ATMA3000 ft MSLFL125
TMA ROMA Z8 LAZIOClass ATMA3500 ft MSLFL125
CTA ROMA Z1 QUIRINALEClass DCTAFL125FL195
CTA ROMA Z2 MEDITERRANEOClass DCTAFL105FL195
ROMA CTR Z1Class DCTRGND3500 ft MSL
ROMA CTR Z2Class DCTR1000 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
ATZ ATZ FIUMICINO LIRFClass DATZGND3000 ft GND
FIR ROMAClass GFIRGNDFL195
SUNRISE B(UAV)Special useRestrictedFL080FL250

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
Eurosky Tower394 ft26 ft
Torre Europarco338 ft23 ft
Basilica parrocchiale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo289 ft151 ft
Palazzo dell'ENI282 ft52 ft
Palazzo dell'INAIL236 ft115 ft
Grattacielo Italia (Palazzo Italia)233 ft164 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport?

The ICAO code for Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is LIRF, and its IATA code is FCO.

Where is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport located?

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is large airport located in Rome, Italy, at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m).

How many runways does Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport have?

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport has 4 runways, the longest being 12,801 ft / 3,902 m.

Which airlines fly to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport include Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, AeroMéxico, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, Afriqiyah Airways, among 92 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport?

Historical data lists 153 nonstop destinations from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in?

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is in the Europe/Rome time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International 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 Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport?

The nearest airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is Campo di Volo Aerdomus (IT-0158), about 9.6 nm to the nnw, followed by Campo di Volo Sangermano and Pratica di Mare Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.