Aviano Air Base — Aviano (PN), Italy
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereAviano Air Base in Aviano (PN) uses the IATA code AVB, with LIPA as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from AVB
Aviano Air Base
Aviano Air Base is a military airfield near the town of Aviano in Italy's Pordenone province, in the northeastern Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The base hosts the United States Air Force's 31st Fighter Wing and serves as a key NATO installation in southern Europe, rather than functioning as a civilian passenger airport. The field's elevation is 410 feet, and its lone runway is used for fighter jet training, allied exercises, and other defense operations. Because it remains an active military installation, public access is restricted, and there is no scheduled commercial airline service to or from the base. The nearby Dolomite foothills and Venetian plain surround Aviano, a setting that has hosted allied military aviation for decades as part of broader NATO defense arrangements in the region.
Runways at Aviano Air Base (AVB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8551 ft (2606 m) | 144 ft (44 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Aviano Air Base (AVB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACP | AMCC | 264.8 MHz |
| APP | APP | 275.325 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 262.95 MHz |
| OPS | SOF | 262.95 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 257.75 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 262.95 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 142.05 MHz |
Airports near Aviano Air Base (AVB)
- Treviso Airport (TSF) — 52.8 km (32.8 mi)
- Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) — 61.6 km (38.3 mi)
- Trieste Airport (TRS) — 71.0 km (44.1 mi)
- Portorož Airport (POW) — 100.7 km (62.6 mi)
- Bolzano Airport (BZO) — 108.6 km (67.5 mi)
- Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) — 145.0 km (90.1 mi)
- Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) — 149.9 km (93.1 mi)
- Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN) — 150.4 km (93.5 mi)
Searches for AVB mostly come from U.S. military families with orders to Aviano, defense contractors, or aviation watchers, since this NATO fighter base near Pordenone has no civilian terminal or commercial ticket counter.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Aviano Air Base?
The IATA code for Aviano Air Base is AVB.
What is the ICAO code for Aviano Air Base?
The ICAO code for Aviano Air Base is LIPA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.