Pantelleria Airport

LICG / PNL

Pantelleria (TP), IT

Last Updated
Jul 4, 08:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
08:20Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
11 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LICG 040820Z AUTO 32011KT 9999 BKN004/// 26/24 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 628 ft
BKN 400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,028 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Pantelleria Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with broken clouds at 400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 11 knots. Runway 02/20 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is very low at 400 feet AGL (broken), well below circling minimums at most airports.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 09:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LICG 040500Z 0406/0506 32014KT 9999 SCT010 TEMPO 0406/0409 BKN006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ICG
02
20
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 4,003 ft 98 ft ASP 28°
4.1 kt 10.2 kt
68° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
5,495 ft 148 ft ASP 76°
3.8 kt 10.3 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LICG

13,141 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.5%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
4.1%

Pantelleria Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 32°C with an average of 16.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.9%
N
12.5%
S
20.8%
W
12.3%
NE
7.6%
NW
21.2%
SE
6.3%
SW
10.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.9°C
Range: 6°C to 32°C
6°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

June October May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.8 kt

Statistics computed from 13,141 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pantelleria Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LICG
IATA Code: PNL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 628 ft MSL

Location

City: Pantelleria (TP)
Country: IT
Latitude: 36.816502°
Longitude: 11.968900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,003 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 5,495 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Pantelleria Airport

Overview

Pantelleria Airport serves the island of Pantelleria, located in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalted runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for this strategic Italian island location. The airport sits at an elevation of 628 feet above mean sea level, positioned at coordinates 36.816502, 11.968900.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable visual flying conditions, with 78.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the south (180°) at an average of 9.6 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 38 knots. Temperature ranges from 7°C to 32°C, with an average of 17°C, offering generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

Both runways (02/20 and 07/25) demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with modest average crosswind components of 6.2 and 6.8 knots respectively. The airport's geographical position in the Mediterranean creates unique wind and visibility characteristics, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (0.1% of observations).

Approach Considerations

October, September, and November represent the best months for VFR flying, with optimal weather conditions. The airport's two runways (4,003 ft and 5,495 ft in length) provide flexible approach options. Pilots should anticipate potential moderate to strong southern winds and prepare for potential crosswind landings, though the statistical data suggests generally manageable wind conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.