Two major events, the 2019 Giro d’Italia, and the Italy Motor Show get underway in Bologna this May. Here’s what operators need to know to organize missions to Bologna’s international gateway, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport.

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Aeroporto G. Marconi)

IATA: BLQ
ICAO: LIPE
Coordinates: 44°32′07.6″N11°17′19.2″E
Elevation: 123 ft / 37 m
Fuel type: Jet A1, Avgas on the main apron only
Timezone: GMT+2

Operational Information

Private flights require PPR
Non-scheduled flights require PPR and a landing permit
Parking depending on availability
This is an airport of entry

NOTAMs

Currently, there are no NOTAMs issued for the periods of the 2019 Giro d’Italia and the Motor Show.

Ground Transport

The airport is approximately 6 km northwest of Bologna city center
A shuttle bus runs from the airport to Bologna Centrale railway station

Accommodation

Near the airport:

Airport Bologna
Amadeus
Fly On

Downtown:

AC Marriot
Aemilia
Commercianti
Il Portici

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