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Small airport

Monticchio Airfield

ICAO IT-0224Local TAPLS🇮🇹 Taranto (TA)
Coordinates
40.3770°N, 17.3860°E
Elevation
124 ft (38 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IT-75
Time zone
Rome(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.6° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:18
Sunset
19:25
Civil dusk
19:53

About 13h 6m 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 Monticchio Airfield

Monticchio Airfield is a small airport in Taranto (TA), Italy. It sits at an elevation of 124 ft (38 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Europe/Rome local time. The nearest airport is Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport (TAR), about 8.5 nm to the n.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 361,969 ft / 600 m66 ftUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
Info130.000 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA BRINDISI Z3 BASILICATAClass DCTAFL105FL195
GROTTAGLIE CTR Z1Class DCTRGNDFL065
CTA ROMA Z2 MEDITERRANEOClass DCTAFL105FL195
CTA BRINDISI Z4 CITTA BIANCAClass DCTA4000 ft MSLFL195
GROTTAGLIE CTR Z2Class DCTRFL065FL100
CTA BRINDISI Z2 ADRIATICO SUDClass DCTAFL095FL125
FIR ROMAClass GFIRGNDFL195
FIR BRINDISIClass GFIRGNDFL195
EULI - DONALD EASTSpecial useTSAFL150FL305
LI-R316 - GROTTAGLIE CORRIDOIO BSpecial useRestricted2000 ft MSL5000 ft MSL
LI-R405A - TARANTOSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL145
LI-R405C - TARANTOSpecial useRestrictedFL145FL245
ZONE T842 (FIRING-AREA)Special useDangerGND6000 ft GND
LI TRA 415 - TARANTO BIS (TRA)Special useTRAFL245FL305

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
BGS12.9 nm080°Compulsory
BGSE111.7 nm085°Compulsory
BGNE117 nm021°Compulsory
BRSW118.7 nm056°Compulsory
BRSW222.4 nm061°Compulsory
BRW122.5 nm041°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
PowerWind56469 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Monticchio Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Monticchio Airfield located?

Monticchio Airfield is small airport located in Taranto (TA), Italy, at an elevation of 124 ft (38 m).

How many runways does Monticchio Airfield have?

Monticchio Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 1,969 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Monticchio Airfield in?

Monticchio Airfield is in the Europe/Rome time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Monticchio Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Monticchio Airfield is approximately 4.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Monticchio Airfield?

The nearest airport to Monticchio Airfield is Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport (TAR), about 8.5 nm to the n, followed by Aerotre Airfield and AliPuglia Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Monticchio Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.