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Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (LICC / CTA)

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LICC airport at a glance

ICAO code: LICC
IATA code: CTA
City: Catania
Region: Sicily
Country: Italy
Elevation: 39 ft (12 m)
Time zone: Europe/Rome (UTC+1)
Coordinates: 37.4668° N, 15.0664° E
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Weather & airport info LICC

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 08:20 UTC

Wind: 8 kt (15 km/h) from north-northwest (340°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: few clouds at 5,000 ft
Temperature: 20 °C (dew point 15 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,011 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR LICC 030820Z 34008KT 310V010 9999 FEW050 20/15 Q1011

Forecast (TAF)

03 Nov, 06:00–09:00 UTC
13 kt (24 km/h) from west (280°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 3,000 ft
03 Nov, 09:00–18:00 UTCbecoming
12 kt (22 km/h) from east (100°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 3,000 ft
03 Nov, 18:00–06:00 UTCbecoming
6 kt (11 km/h) from west (260°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 3,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF LICC 030500Z 0306/0406 28013KT 9999 SCT030 BECMG 0309/0311 10012KT BECMG 0318/0320 26006KT

Airport

Elevation: 39 ft (12 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:26 / 17:00 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
08/26	2,435 m (7,989 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

Approach: 119.25
Ground: 129.725
Tower: 118.7

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map LICC

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

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Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

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Current NOTAMs for LICC(12)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

Out of serviceApproach control serviceB6557/26· until 20 Jan, 12:00 UTC
Approach control services at Catania/Fontanarossa airport are using a backup radar, which leads to limitations. The primary radar is not available, and secondary radar coverage is not assured below 3000 feet above ground within 4 nautical miles from the radar antenna. This may cause flight delays.
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CATANIA CTR. APCH CONTROL SER ASSURED USING DATA PROVIDED BY ATCR-33T/SIR-7 (BACK-UP RADAR) WITH ADD LIMITATIONS: - PSR NOT AVBL - SSR COVERAGE NOT ASSURED BELOW 3000FT AGL WITHIN 4NM FROM RADAR ANTENNA RMK: TFC MAY BE SUBJ DLA REF AIP AD2 LICC 1-38
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B6557/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LIRR/QSPXX/IV/BO /A /000/999/3728N01504E005
 A) LICC B) 2610280800 C) 2701201200
 D) EVERY WED 0800-1200
 E) CATANIA CTR.
 APCH CONTROL SER ASSURED USING DATA PROVIDED
 BY ATCR-33T/SIR-7 (BACK-UP RADAR) WITH ADD LIMITATIONS:
 - PSR NOT AVBL
 - SSR COVERAGE NOT ASSURED BELOW 3000FT AGL WITHIN
 4NM FROM RADAR ANTENNA
 RMK: TFC MAY BE SUBJ DLA
 REF AIP AD2 LICC 1-38
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Hours: EVERY WED 0800-1200
ClosedAircraft stand: closedB6713/26· until 22 Jan, 03:30 UTC
Aircraft stand 304 is closed to all operations.
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ACFT STAND 304 CLOSED TO ALL OPS. RMK: ICAO SGL PROVIDED REF AIP AD 2 LICC 2-9
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B6713/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LIRR/QMPLC/IV/BO /A /000/999/3728N01504E005
 A) LICC B) 2610251900 C) 2701220330
 D) DAILY 1900-0330 EXC SAT
 E) ACFT STAND 304 CLOSED TO ALL OPS.
 RMK: ICAO SGL PROVIDED
 REF AIP AD 2 LICC 2-9
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Hours: DAILY 1900-0330 EXC SAT
ClosedAircraft stand: closedB6264/26· until 30 Nov, 05:00 UTC (estimated)
Aircraft stand 316 is closed due to all operations.
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ACFT STAND 316 CLSD DUE TO ALL OPS RMK: ICAO SGL PROVIDED REF AIP AD 2 LICC 2-9
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B6264/26 NOTAMR B5882/26
 Q) LIRR/QMPLC/IV/BO /A /000/999/3728N01504E005
 A) LICC B) 2610040715 C) 2611300500EST
 E) ACFT STAND 316 CLSD DUE TO ALL OPS
 RMK: ICAO SGL PROVIDED
 REF AIP AD 2 LICC 2-9
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Out of serviceVOR/DMEB6089/26· until 23 Dec, 16:00 UTC (estimated)
The VOR/DME 'RCA' with frequency 111.000 MHz is available, but the VOR remote status indicator is out of service. The DME is operating normally.
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VOR/DME 'RCA' FREQ 111,000MHZ AVAILABLE AS FLW: - VOR REMOTE STATUS INDICATOR OUT OF SERVICE - DME NORMAL OPS REF AIP AD 2 LICC 1-40
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B6089/26 NOTAMR B5856/26
 Q) LIRR/QNMXX/IV/BO /A /000/999/3728N01504E005
 A) LICC B) 2609272009 C) 2612231600EST
 E) VOR/DME 'RCA' FREQ 111,000MHZ AVAILABLE AS FLW:
 - VOR REMOTE STATUS INDICATOR OUT OF SERVICE
 - DME NORMAL OPS
 REF AIP AD 2 LICC 1-40
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Out of serviceStandard instrument departure: not availableB6850/26· from 05 Nov, 07:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 16:00 UTC
The standard departure routes (SID) ALUDU 5A, ALUDU 5B, ALUDU 5E, ALUDU 5F, ALUDU 5K, and ALUDU 5Y are suspended due to a search and rescue (SAR) exercise with firing activity in the Mar Ionio flight information region (FIR).
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FLW SID SUSPENDED DUE TO SAR EXER MAR IONIO FIRING ACTIVITY ANNOUNCED BY NOTAM W5167/26: ALUDU 5A, ALUDU 5B, ALUDU 5E, ALUDU 5F, ALUDU 5K AND ALUDU 5Y REF AIP AD 2 LICC 6-1
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B6850/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LIRR/QPDAU/I /NBO/A /000/999/3728N01504E005
 A) LICC B) 2611050700 C) 2611051600
 E) FLW SID SUSPENDED DUE TO SAR EXER MAR IONIO FIRING
 ACTIVITY ANNOUNCED BY NOTAM W5167/26:
 ALUDU 5A, ALUDU 5B, ALUDU 5E, ALUDU 5F, ALUDU 5K AND ALUDU 5Y
 REF AIP AD 2 LICC 6-1
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Out of serviceStandard instrument arrival: not availableB6851/26· from 05 Nov, 07:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 16:00 UTC
The standard arrival routes (STAR) VUSME 1Q (between VUSME-EMPAB), VUSME 1H (between VUSME-ANIRE), and VUSME 1F/1G/1M/1L (between VUSME-RDL 105/23NM CTF VOR/DME), as well as the VUSME and PIMOR holding patterns, are suspended due to an exercise with firing activity in the Mar Ionio flight information region (FIR).
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FLW STAR SUSPENDED DUE TO EXER MAR IONIO FIRING ACTIVITY ANNOUNCED BY NOTAM W5167/26: - VUSME 1Q (BETWEEN VUSME-EMPAB) - VUSME 1H (BETWEEN VUSME-ANIRE) - VUSME 1F/1G /1M /1L (BETWEEN VUSME-RDL 105/23NM CTF VOR/DME) - VUSME AND PIMOR HOLDING PATTERN REF AIP AD 2 LICC 4
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B6851/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LIRR/QPAAU/I /NBO/A /000/999/3728N01504E005
 A) LICC B) 2611050700 C) 2611051600
 E) FLW STAR SUSPENDED DUE TO EXER MAR IONIO FIRING ACTIVITY
 ANNOUNCED BY NOTAM W5167/26:
 - VUSME 1Q (BETWEEN VUSME-EMPAB)
 - VUSME 1H (BETWEEN VUSME-ANIRE)
 - VUSME 1F/1G /1M /1L (BETWEEN VUSME-RDL 105/23NM CTF VOR/DME)
 - VUSME AND PIMOR HOLDING PATTERN
 REF AIP AD 2 LICC 4
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NoticeAerodromeB6941/26· until 19 Jan, 20:00 UTC (estimated)
The secondary power supply for the aerodrome lighting is available with a switch-over time of more than 1 second but less than 15 seconds, due to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) failure. Take-off operations on runway 08/26 are not permitted when the runway visual range (RVR) is below 800 meters.
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SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY FOR AERODROME LIGHTING AVAILABLE WITH SWITCH-OVER TIME MORE THAN 1 SEC BUT LESS THAN 15 SEC DUE TO UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) FAILURE. TAKE-OFF OPS RWY 08/26 WITH RVR BELOW 800M NOT PERMITTED. REF AIP AD 2 LICC 1-36 AND 1-43
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B6941/26 NOTAMR B6417/26
 Q) LIRR/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/3728N01504E005
 A) LICC B) 2611021123 C) 2701192000EST
 E) SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY FOR AERODROME LIGHTING
 AVAILABLE WITH SWITCH-OVER TIME MORE THAN 1 SEC BUT LESS THAN 15 SEC
 DUE TO UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) FAILURE.
 TAKE-OFF OPS RWY 08/26 WITH RVR BELOW 800M NOT PERMITTED.
 REF AIP AD 2 LICC 1-36 AND 1-43
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NoticeAerodrome control towerB6737/26· until 30 Dec, 12:00 UTC
Airport control services are provided without radar due to a technical error.
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AD CTL SER PROVIDED WO RADAR DUE TO TECR REF AIP AD 2 LICC 1-46
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B6737/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LIRR/QSTXX/IV/BO /A /000/999/3728N01504E005
 A) LICC B) 2610280800 C) 2612301200
 D) WED 0800-1200
 E) AD CTL SER PROVIDED WO RADAR DUE TO TECR
 REF AIP AD 2 LICC 1-46
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Hours: WED 0800-1200

4 more NOTAMs

NoticeAerodromeB6725/26· until 23 Jan, 04:00 UTC
Flights intending to land at Catania/Fontanarossa airport, planned as an alternate airport or due to diversion, cannot be sure of ground handler assistance unless a previous arrangement has been made with the selected one.
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FLT INTENDING TO LAND AT LICC (CATANIA/FONTANAROSSA AD) PLANNED AS ALTN AD OR DUE TO DIVERSION CANNOT BE SURE OF GND HANDLER ASSISTANCE UNLESS IN CASE OF PREVIOUS ARRANGEMENT WITH THE SELECTED ONE. EMERG FLIGHTS NOT AFFECTED. RMK: ACFT STAND ALLOCATION AND MARSHALLING SERVICES WILL BE GRANTED. REF AIP AD2 LICC 1-4/5
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B6725/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LIRR/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/3728N01504E005
 A) LICC B) 2610252300 C) 2701230400
 D) DAILY 2300-0400
 E) FLT INTENDING TO LAND AT LICC (CATANIA/FONTANAROSSA AD) PLANNED
 AS ALTN AD OR DUE TO DIVERSION CANNOT BE SURE OF GND HANDLER
 ASSISTANCE UNLESS IN CASE OF PREVIOUS ARRANGEMENT WITH THE SELECTED
 ONE.
 EMERG FLIGHTS NOT AFFECTED.
 RMK: ACFT STAND ALLOCATION AND MARSHALLING SERVICES WILL BE GRANTED.
 REF AIP AD2 LICC 1-4/5
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Hours: DAILY 2300-0400
NoticeApproach control serviceB6563/26· until 11 Jan, 23:55 UTC (estimated)
Approach control service in the Catania control area is limited. This is due to the unavailability of the emergency frequency 121.500 MHz and the Catania Approach frequency 119.250 MHz south of 371000N and below 5000 feet above mean sea level within Zone 2.
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CATANIA CTR. APCH CTL SER LIMITED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF 'EMERGENCY' FREQ 121.500MHZ AND 'CATANIA APP' FREQ 119.250MHZ SOUTH OF 371000N AND BLW 5000FT AMSL WITHIN ZONE 2 REF AIP AD 2 LICC 1-38
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B6563/26 NOTAMR B6395/26
 Q) LIRR/QSPXX/IV/BO /A /000/999/3728N01504E005
 A) LICC B) 2610191200 C) 2701112355EST
 E) CATANIA CTR.
 APCH CTL SER LIMITED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF 'EMERGENCY' FREQ
 121.500MHZ AND 'CATANIA APP' FREQ 119.250MHZ SOUTH OF 371000N
 AND BLW 5000FT AMSL WITHIN ZONE 2
 REF AIP AD 2 LICC 1-38
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NoticeObstacle: erectedB6322/26· until 03 Jan, 22:59 UTC (estimated)
An obstacle, a mobile tower, has been erected near Catania airport. Its top is 194.4 meters above sea level, 30.9 meters above ground, and it is marked with ICAO signal lights at night.
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E) OBST ERECTED MOBILE TOWER PENETRATING INNER HORIZONTAL SURFACE PSN COORD (WGS-84): 372952.8N 0150203.8E / SAN GIORGIO - WSW CATANIA / ELEV AGL 30.9M/101.4FT, ELEV AMSL 194.4M/637.8FT RMK: NGT ICAO SGL PROVIDED REF AIP AD 2 LICC 3-3
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B6322/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LIRR/QOBCE/IV/M  /A /000/999/3728N01504E005
 A) LICC B) 2610071313 C) 2701032259EST
 E) E) OBST ERECTED MOBILE TOWER PENETRATING INNER HORIZONTAL
 SURFACE PSN COORD (WGS-84): 372952.8N 0150203.8E / SAN GIORGIO -
 WSW CATANIA / ELEV AGL 30.9M/101.4FT, ELEV AMSL 194.4M/637.8FT RMK:
 NGT ICAO SGL PROVIDED
 REF AIP AD 2 LICC 3-3
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NoticeObstacle: erectedB6310/26· until 03 Jan, 22:59 UTC (estimated)
NEW obstacle ERECTED at FLW position: 1 - PENETRATING INNER HORIZONTAL SURFACE POLE SITE / HIGHWAY A19 at KM189 - CATANIA / position COORD (WGS-84): ELEV AGL 50.4M/ 165.4 ft, ELEV AMSL 86.2M/ 282.8 ft ICAO SIGNAL PROVIDED 2 - PENETRATING CONICAL SURFACE POLE SITE / MISTERBIANCO - CATANIA / position COORD (WGS-84): ELEV AGL 171.4M/ 562.3 ft, ELEV AMSL 202.8M/ 665.3 ft ICAO SIGNAL not PROVIDED see AIP aerodrome 2 LICC 3-3
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NEW OBST ERECTED AT FLW PSN: 1 - PENETRATING INNER HORIZONTAL SURFACE POLE SITE / HIGHWAY A19 AT KM189 - CATANIA / PSN COORD (WGS-84): 372752.1N 0150037.3E ELEV AGL 50.4M/165.4FT, ELEV AMSL 86.2M/282.8FT ICAO SIGNAL PROVIDED 2 - PENETRATING CONICAL SURFACE POLE SITE / MISTERBIANCO - CATANIA / PSN COORD (WGS-84): 373028.0N 0150052.2E ELEV AGL 171.4M/562.3FT, ELEV AMSL 202.8M/665.3FT ICAO SIGNAL NOT PROVIDED REF AIP AD 2 LICC 3-3
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B6310/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LIRR/QOBCE/IV/M  /A /000/999/3728N01504E005
 A) LICC B) 2610061605 C) 2701032259EST
 E) NEW OBST ERECTED AT FLW PSN:
 1 - PENETRATING INNER HORIZONTAL SURFACE POLE SITE / HIGHWAY A19 AT
 KM189 - CATANIA /
 PSN COORD (WGS-84): 372752.1N 0150037.3E ELEV AGL 50.4M/165.4FT,
 ELEV AMSL 86.2M/282.8FT
 ICAO SIGNAL PROVIDED
 2 - PENETRATING CONICAL SURFACE POLE SITE /
 MISTERBIANCO - CATANIA / PSN COORD (WGS-84): 373028.0N 0150052.2E
 ELEV AGL 171.4M/562.3FT, ELEV AMSL 202.8M/665.3FT
 ICAO SIGNAL NOT PROVIDED
 REF AIP AD 2 LICC 3-3
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For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals: 88
Departures: 49
Different jets: 84

Most frequent origins: Linate Airport (5), Luqa Airport (3).

Most frequent destinations: Venezia / Tessera - Marco Polo Airport (3), Palermo / Punta Raisi Airport (3).

Most common aircraft types: Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (15), Cessna Citation III/VI/VII (13), Pilatus PC-12 (11), Embraer Phenom 300 (8), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (8).

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Operators with a base at this airport.

Air CorporateMilan (Linate) (LIML) · Light jet, Super midsize jet, Helicopter
Sky AviationBiella (Cerrione) (LILE) · Helicopter

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LICC airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Catania airport (LICC) today?

There are currently 10 valid NOTAMs for Catania (LICC). Affected: Aircraft stand: closed; Approach control service; VOR/DME. 2 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Catania airport (LICC)?

According to the latest weather report for LICC (METAR, 03 Nov, 08:20 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 8 kt (15 km/h) from north-northwest (340°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 20 °C (dew point 15 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Catania airport (LICC)?

Catania (LICC) has one runway: runway 08/26 with 2,435 m (7,989 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Catania airport (LICC)?

Frequencies at LICC: Tower 118.7 MHz and Ground 129.725 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Catania / Fontanarossa Airport?

The ICAO code is LICC and the IATA code is CTA. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of LICC airport?

Catania / Fontanarossa Airport sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Europe/Rome.

Can I fly to LICC by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Catania / Fontanarossa Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

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