Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport — Bologna, Italy

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, identified by the code BLQ, serves Bologna in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, at an elevation of 123 feet. The airport takes its name from Guglielmo Marconi, the Nobel Prize-winning radio pioneer who was born near Bologna, a tribute to one of the region's most famous scientific figures. As a large airport, a single runway here manages a substantial mix of domestic and international departures, reflecting Bologna's role as a major economic and cultural center in northern Italy. The airport connects travelers to Bologna's historic city center, known for its university, architecture, and food culture, as well as to the wider Emilia-Romagna region. A people mover rail link connects BLQ directly to Bologna's main train station, and passenger numbers here have grown steadily as low-cost carriers expanded service across the country. Cargo operations at BLQ have grown too, supporting the region's manufacturing and food export businesses that ship goods across Europe and beyond.