International hub · Brindisi, Italy
Brindisi/Papola-Casale/Salento
- Elevation
- 47 ft
- Coordinates
- 40°39′N 17°57′E
- Local time
- Europe/Rome
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Field information
LIBR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Brindisi/Papola-Casale/Salento (LIBR/BDS) has 2 runways; the longest, 13/31, is 10,000 ft (3,048 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LIBR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Country
Italy
IT
Municipality
Brindisi
Elevation
47 ft
Position
40.6576, 17.9470
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LIBR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 05/23 | 5,892 ft (1,796 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LIBR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Brindisi/Papola-Casale/Salento (LIBR / BDS) in Brindisi, Italy, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LIBR is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at LIBR
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Italy
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Italy. Applicable permit lead times for Italy are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Italy are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at LIBR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LIBR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LIBR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LIBR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LIBR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LIBR: 40° 39′ 27″ N 17° 56′ 49″ E; elevation 47 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Brindisi
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Brindisi. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LIBR.
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Cargo Operations at LIBR
Support for freighter operations into LIBR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LIBR sits in the network
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Operating into LIBR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Brindisi/Papola-Casale/Salento — one desk for the whole trip.