International hub · Olbia, Italy
Olbia/Costa Smeralda
- Elevation
- 37 ft
- Coordinates
- 40°54′N 9°31′E
- Local time
- Europe/Rome
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Field information
LIEO runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Olbia/Costa Smeralda (LIEO/OLB) has one runway, 05/23, 9,006 ft (2,745 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. 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 LIEO, 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
Olbia (SS)
Elevation
37 ft
Position
40.8990, 9.5185
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LIEO
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,006 ft (2,745 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LIEO.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Olbia/Costa Smeralda (LIEO / OLB) in Olbia, Italy, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LIEO 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 LIEO
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 LIEO
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LIEO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LIEO
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LIEO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LIEO
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LIEO: 40° 53′ 56″ N 9° 31′ 6″ E; elevation 37 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Olbia
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Olbia. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LIEO.
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Cargo Operations at LIEO
Support for freighter operations into LIEO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LIEO sits in the network
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Operating into LIEO?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Olbia/Costa Smeralda — one desk for the whole trip.