International hub · Bologna, Italy

Bologna/Guglielmo Marconi

LIPEBLQ
Elevation
123 ft
Coordinates
44°32′N 11°17′E
Local time
Europe/Rome

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Field information

LIPE runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Bologna/Guglielmo Marconi (LIPE/BLQ) has one runway, 12/30, 9,196 ft (2,803 m) long 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). Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LIPE, 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

    Bologna

  • Elevation

    123 ft

  • Position

    44.5354, 11.2887

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · LIPE

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
12/309,196 ft (2,803 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LIPE.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bologna/Guglielmo Marconi (LIPE / BLQ) in Bologna, Italy, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LIPE 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 LIPE

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at LIPE

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at LIPE covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LIPE

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LIPE is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LIPE

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LIPE: 44° 32′ 7″ N 11° 17′ 19″ E; elevation 123 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Bologna

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bologna. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LIPE.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LIPE

    Support for freighter operations into LIPE covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where LIPE sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bologna/Guglielmo Marconi — one desk for the whole trip.

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