The 43rd G7 Summit will take place in Taormina, Sicily from May 26-27. Here’s the operational information you’ll need to plan a trip to the Italian island.

Catania Airport

IATA: CTA
ICAO: LICC
Elevation: 39 ft.
Magnetic Variation: 2° East
Latitude/longitude: 37°28′ 0″ N / 15°3′ 50″ E
Runway Length:7989 ft.
Operational hours: 24/7

Operational Information

Permit requirements for private and nonscheduled commercial flights: PPR is required for GA flights (for a/c cat C-D-E slot is required)
Slots are required for all non-scheduled commercial flights
All operators holding an AOC must have charter traffic rights issued by Italian Civil Aviation Authority every year
Fuel Jet A1 is available from 0500 to 2300 local time (0300 – 2100 UTC)
Airport Embarkation Tax of 22.35 Euro per passenger and 24.89 Euro per passenger between 1800 to 0600 UTC as extra for airport fees
There are no parking restrictions at this time
No NOTAMs have been issued at this time

Immigration and Customs

Non-EU passengers and crew will undergo passport control
EU passengers and crew will undergo passport control during G7 period (May 10-30)
Arrivals customs regulation dictates that a declaration must be made for amounts up to and exceeding 10, 000 Euros in cash

Accommodation

Hotel NH Parco Degli Aragonesi (situated close to the airport)
Romano Palace Luxury Hotel (situated close to the event)

Transport

All ground transportation is available in Sicily – buses, car rental, and taxis

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