International hub · Rome, Italy

Rome/Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci)

LIRFFCO
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
41°48′N 12°15′E
Local time
Europe/Rome

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Field information

LIRF runways, fuel & airport data

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

Rome/Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) (LIRF/FCO) has 3 runways; the longest, 16L/34R, is 12,801 ft (3,902 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 10. 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 LIRF, 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

    Rome

  • Elevation

    13 ft

  • Position

    41.8045, 12.2520

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 10

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · LIRF

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16L/34R12,801 ft (3,902 m)196 ftasphaltLighted
16R/34L12,801 ft (3,902 m)196 ftasphaltLighted
07/2510,849 ft (3,307 m)147 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LIRF.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Rome/Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) (LIRF / FCO) in Rome, Italy, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LIRF 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 LIRF

  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 LIRF

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LIRF

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LIRF

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LIRF: 41° 48′ 16″ N 12° 15′ 7″ E; elevation 13 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Rome

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LIRF

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

Location

Where LIRF sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Rome/Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) — one desk for the whole trip.

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