Bolzano Airport — Bolzano (BZ), Italy
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Distance & flight time from BZO
Bolzano Airport
Bolzano Airport serves Bolzano, the capital of Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige region. Two runways sit at 789 feet of elevation here. Coded BZO, the airport connects this predominantly German-speaking part of northern Italy to other Italian cities, reflecting South Tyrol's distinct cultural identity within the country. Surrounded by the Dolomite mountains, Bolzano sits in a valley setting that shapes both the airport's approach paths and its role serving winter sports tourism across the surrounding Alpine region. Passenger traffic through BZO tends to peak during ski season, when visitors head to resorts throughout South Tyrol, supplementing a smaller base of year-round business and regional travel.
Runways at Bolzano Airport (BZO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5708 ft (1740 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 01R/19L | 2325 ft (709 m) | 66 ft (20 m) | GRS |
Radio frequencies for Bolzano Airport (BZO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 120.6 MHz |
Airports near Bolzano Airport (BZO)
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) — 89.1 km (55.4 mi)
- Aviano Air Base (AVB) — 108.6 km (67.5 mi)
- Engadin Airport (SMV) — 110.7 km (68.8 mi)
- Treviso Airport (TSF) — 112.3 km (69.8 mi)
- Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN) — 123.1 km (76.5 mi)
- Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) — 132.4 km (82.3 mi)
- Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (VBS) — 138.0 km (85.7 mi)
- Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) — 152.6 km (94.8 mi)
Skiers heading to South Tyrol's resorts search BZO to check whether flying directly into Bolzano beats the longer transfer from Verona or Innsbruck, and business travelers connected to the region's German-speaking economy use the code for regional Italian routes.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bolzano Airport?
The IATA code for Bolzano Airport is BZO.
What is the ICAO code for Bolzano Airport?
The ICAO code for Bolzano Airport is LIPB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.