Ghedi Air Base

LIPL

Ghedi (BS), IT

Last Updated
Jun 9, 18:55Z

Military Airport

Restricted

Aeroporto militare dell'Aeronautica Militare. L'accesso civile è generalmente limitato.

Access Notes:

Aeronautica Militare bases generally restricted

Consult official AIP (Italy AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
18:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
9 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIPL 091855Z 10009KT 9999 BKN060 26/21 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 333 ft
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,333 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ghedi Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 9 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 21:00Z and 01:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 LIPL 091700Z 0918/1003 20005KT 9999 FEW040 SCT070 TEMPO 0921/1001 RA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR
Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IPL
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
9,813 ft 148 ft ASP 135°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIPL

11,629 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.5%
MVFR
13.4%
IFR
16.3%
LIFR
7.7%

Ghedi Air Base typically experiences VFR conditions 62.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 24% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
19.4%
N
8.2%
S
7%
W
18.4%
NE
17.6%
NW
7.8%
SE
8.9%
SW
11.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -6°C to 33°C
-6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.2%

Best Months for VFR

May June April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,629 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ghedi Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIPL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 333 ft MSL

Location

City: Ghedi (BS)
Country: IT
Latitude: 45.432551°
Longitude: 10.268612°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,813 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ghedi Air Base

Ghedi Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the IT AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Ghedi Air Base is a medium-sized airport located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, situated near the city of Brescia. The base serves primarily military aviation operations, positioned at an elevation of 333 feet above mean sea level. Its strategic location in the Po Valley provides an important infrastructure for Italian Air Force activities.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Ghedi exhibit significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevalent in 53.5% of observations. Instrument meteorological conditions occur in 31.8% of cases, with IFR and LIFR conditions combined. Temperature ranges from -6°C to 29°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year, with September, October, and November offering the most consistently favorable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (13/31) extending 9,813 feet, constructed with asphalt surface. Winds predominantly originate from the west (270°) at an average speed of 3.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 19 knots. The airport experiences minimal calm wind conditions, with only 1% of observations showing no wind movement.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates optimal wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions in 100% of observations. The average crosswind is minimal at 2.4 knots, providing relatively straightforward approach and landing scenarios. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles, with fog present in only 9.8% of observations and rarely restricting operations below 3 miles visibility.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.