Fondone Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 14h 48m 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 Fondone Airfield
Lecce Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield in Italy, which is located approximately 8.5 miles southwest from Lecce in the Salentine Peninsula. Built in 1943 by United States Army Engineers, the airfield was primarily a Fifteenth Air Force B-24 Liberator heavy bomber base used in the strategic bombing of Germany. Lecce was also used by tactical aircraft of Twelfth Air Force in the Italian Campaign.
Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Radio frequencies (1)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Info | — | 128.450 MHz |
Airspace in this area(13)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTA ROMA Z2 MEDITERRANEO | Class D | CTA | FL105 | FL195 |
| CTA BRINDISI Z2 ADRIATICO SUD | Class D | CTA | FL095 | FL125 |
| CTA BRINDISI Z3 BASILICATA | Class D | CTA | FL105 | FL195 |
| CTA BRINDISI Z4 CITTA BIANCA | Class D | CTA | 4000 ft MSL | FL195 |
| CTA BRINDISI Z6 CASARANO | Class D | CTA | FL085 | FL195 |
| LECCE CTR Z1 | Class D | CTR | GND | FL085 |
| LECCE CTR Z2 | Class D | CTR | 1500 ft MSL | 5000 ft MSL |
| FIR ROMA | Class G | FIR | GND | FL195 |
| FIR BRINDISI | Class G | FIR | GND | FL195 |
| LI-R406A - SALENTO | Special use | Restricted | FL085 | FL145 |
| LI-R406B - SALENTO | Special use | Restricted | FL145 | FL245 |
| LI TRA426 - FRANCAVILLA FONTANA | Special use | TRA | FL070 | FL175 |
| EULI - DONALD EAST | Special use | TSA | FL150 | FL305 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Italy airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 200 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 174 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 197 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 151 ft | — |
| PowerWind 56 | — | 135 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 138 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 102 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 190 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fondone Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fondone Airfield located?
Fondone Airfield is small airport located in Lecce (LE), Italy, at an elevation of 130 ft (40 m).
What time zone is Fondone Airfield in?
Fondone Airfield is in the Europe/Rome time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Fondone Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Fondone Airfield is approximately 4.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Fondone Airfield?
The nearest airport to Fondone Airfield is Lecce-San Cataldo Lepore Airfield (LINL), about 3 nm to the e, followed by ASD Salento Fly Airfield and Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Fondone Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.