Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport — Galatina (LE), Italy
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport (Galatina (LE)) is LCC — its ICAO code is LIBN.
Distance & flight time from LCC
Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport
Lecce Galatina Air Base is a military airfield near Galatina in Italy's Apulia region, in the Salento peninsula that forms the heel of the Italian boot. At an elevation of about 156 feet, it has a single asphalt runway near 6,240 feet and serves primarily as an Italian Air Force training base. The surrounding Salento is known for its baroque towns, coastline, and the historic city of Lecce, but the airfield itself is a defense installation rather than a passenger gateway. As a military field, LCC is not open for ordinary flights, but the code identifies the airport in aviation databases, marking a training site in the deep south of Italy.
Runways at Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport (LCC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6240 ft (1902 m) | 190 ft (58 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport (LCC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.95 MHz |
| GND | GND | 28.055 MHz |
| TACAN | 112.8 MHz | |
| TWR | TWR | 119.55 MHz |
| VORTAC | 112.8 MHz |
Airports near Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport (LCC)
- Brindisi Airport (BDS) — 49.1 km (30.5 mi)
- Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport (TAR) — 69.2 km (43.0 mi)
- Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI) — 153.0 km (95.1 mi)
- Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport (CRV) — 164.9 km (102.5 mi)
- Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU) — 167.5 km (104.1 mi)
- Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) — 186.9 km (116.1 mi)
- Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport (SUF) — 219.4 km (136.3 mi)
- Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport (IOA) — 237.0 km (147.3 mi)
The LCC code mainly identifies the Galatina air base near Lecce in aviation databases rather than for public booking. It keeps this Apulia military training field distinct from Brindisi and other southern Italian airports.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport?
The IATA code for Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport is LCC.
What is the ICAO code for Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport?
The ICAO code for Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport is LIBN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.