Ancona/Falconara Airport (LIPY)
IFR
Operating times:
Su 0400-2359 UTC; Mo 0000-2200 UTC; Tu–Sa 0500-2300 LT; Tu 2200-0500 LT; Tu 2200-0500 LT; Tu 2100-0400 LT; Tu 1300-1500 LT; Tu 1300-1500 LT; Tu 1200-1400 LT (Summer)
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: on request • Immigration: on request
Runways
1 RWY, 3085m/10121ft 1 Runway, longest: 3085m/10121ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
04/22
Asphalt
Length
3085m
10121ft
10121ft
04/22
Asphalt
Length
3085m/10121ft
3085m/10121ft
Fuel Availability
No fuel information available.
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↓ 1 kt
→L 1 kt
Wind
0° · 1 kt
Temperature
10°C
Dew point
9°C
Visibility
10km+ (NCD)
QNH
1013 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Potential hazards:
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
10/09
METAR: 12 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 04 | →L 1 kt | 1 kt ↑ |
| 22 | ←R 1 kt | 1 kt ↓ |
00:00Z → 12:00Z
MVFR
[VRB04KT 7998 SCT050]
Variable (VRB) 4 kt · 8.0 km · Scattered (SCT) 5000ft
11:00Z → 14:00Z
[TEMPO RA]
Temporary (TEMPO)
Rain (RA)
12:00Z → 15:00Z
MVFR
[BECMG 08010KT 7998 SCT050]
Becoming (BECMG)
80° 10 kt · 8.0 km · Scattered (SCT) 5000ft
14:00Z → 19:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO 2993 TSRA BKN010]
Temporary (TEMPO)
3.0 km · Thunderstorm Rain (TSRA) · Broken (BKN) 1000ft
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
TS
15:00Z → Tomorrow 00:00Z
MVFR
[BECMG VRB05KT 7998 SCT050]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 5 kt · 8.0 km · Scattered (SCT) 5000ft
METAR LIPY 200350Z AUTO VRB01KT 9999 NCD 10/09 Q1013 TAF LIPY 192300Z 2000/2024 VRB04KT 8000 SCT050 TEMPO 2011/2014 RA BECMG 2012/2014 08010KT TEMPO 2014/2019 3000 TSRA BKN010 BECMG 2015/2017 VRB05KT
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Pilot Comments for LIPY
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Falconara is quite good for a CAT airport in IT. As described, email ops@ancona-airport.com: Minimum Handling and ETA/ETD. They reply quickly.
Parking on Apron A, opposite side of the RWY from the terminal. Marshaller and taxi are there; chocks on request.
All major car rental companies are in the arrivals terminal—be sure to pre-book online—otherwise about triple the price on site!
Ancona is 17 km away.
For departure, go to Security, register your private flight there; a staff member accompanies you to settle the bill, then a taxi to the aircraft from there.
Landing and 4 nights parking, MTOW 1400 and 2 crew = €90 (incl. handling).
Tower friendly and helpful on arrival and departure.
Avgas available, not needed.
AirfieldBot
IFR operations are supported with flexible altitude coordination; SIDs may require FL160, but lower levels such as FL100 are accepted when requested. Handling is mandatory and arranged by emailing ops@ancona-airport.com, with prompt responses and minimum handling required. Parking is typically on Apron A or remote stands, with marshaller assistance and crew transport provided as needed. Expect to transit through the main terminal for GA processing, which can add up to 30 minutes. All major car rental agencies are located in the arrivals terminal; online booking is advised to avoid higher walk-up prices. Ancona city is 17 km from the airport.
Fees for landing and parking vary: Example: landing and four nights parking about €90; another example: landing and two days parking about €170. Handling, marshalling, and crew transport may be charged separately, with marshalling and crew transport over 100 meters about €50. Procedures for payment and security involve registering at security on departure, being escorted for payment, then returning to the aircraft. Staff are generally described as friendly and helpful, though some processes can be lengthy or complicated.
Jet A1 is available; Avgas is not officially available but may be obtainable via Aeroclub Ancona (www.aeroclubancona.com). Hangar space exists (about €50/day). No on-field aircraft rental is available; alternatives are suggested at Fano (LIDF) nearby.
Customs and Schengen entry/exit are handled efficiently on arrival from non-EU countries, though multiple terminal transits and security checks may be required. For operational or procedural details, see AIP/NOTAM.