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Small airport

Corte Airfield

ICAO IT-0242Local LE12🇮🇹 Melpignano (LE)
Coordinates
40.1071°N, 18.2576°E
Elevation
262 ft (80 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IT-75
Time zone
Rome(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:47
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
19:21
Civil dusk
19:49

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 Corte Airfield

Corte Airfield

L'aviosuperficie Corte o aviosuperficie Corte de' Droso è un'aviosuperficie italiana situata a Melpignano in provincia di Lecce.

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

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
15 / 333,232 ft / 985 m66 ftCompacted EarthUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
InfoCorte Radio130.000 MHz

Services & operations

Ground handler / FBO
Associazione Sportiva Air Salento
Services
Free WiFiHangarClub HouseForesteria

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

Airspace in this area(12)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA BRINDISI Z3 BASILICATAClass DCTAFL105FL195
CTA BRINDISI Z2 ADRIATICO SUDClass DCTAFL095FL125
CTA BRINDISI Z4 CITTA BIANCAClass DCTA4000 ft MSLFL195
CTA ROMA Z2 MEDITERRANEOClass DCTAFL105FL195
CTA BRINDISI Z6 CASARANOClass DCTAFL085FL195
LECCE CTR Z1Class DCTRGNDFL085
FIR ROMAClass GFIRGNDFL195
FIR BRINDISIClass GFIRGNDFL195
EULI - DONALD EASTSpecial useTSAFL150FL305
LI-R406A - SALENTOSpecial useRestrictedFL085FL145
LI-R406B - SALENTOSpecial useRestrictedFL145FL245
SALENTINA PENINSULA AREA(ULM)Special useActivity areaGND500 ft GND

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
BNSE10.8 nm107°Compulsory
BNE210 nm060°Compulsory
BNE111.5 nm009°Compulsory
BNSW113.7 nm242°Compulsory
BNW117.7 nm296°Compulsory
BNNW119.1 nm324°Compulsory
BNS119.3 nm165°Compulsory
BRSE119.6 nm335°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
Obstacle518 ft
Obstacle279 ft
Soimar Energy srl210 ft
Obstacle190 ft
Obstacle200 ft
Obstacle174 ft
Obstacle197 ft
Obstacle151 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Corte Airfield.

Official site Wikipedia Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇮🇹 More airports in Italy📘 Flying in Italy: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is Corte Airfield located?

Corte Airfield is small airport located in Melpignano (LE), Italy, at an elevation of 262 ft (80 m).

How many runways does Corte Airfield have?

Corte Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 3,232 ft / 985 m.

What time zone is Corte Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Corte Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Corte 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 Corte Airfield?

The nearest airport to Corte Airfield is Masseria Macri Airfield (IT-0094), about 3.7 nm to the ssw, followed by Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport and Pietralata Flying Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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