Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport

LIRI / QSR

Salerno, IT

Last Updated
May 15, 03:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
03:51Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
16 kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI LIRI 150351Z 20016KT 9999 SCT015 18/15 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 123 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,623 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 16 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 19 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Rain. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 5 to 16 knots. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions with Rain between 05:00Z and 07:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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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TAF LIRI 150405Z 1505/1524 20016KT 9999 SCT015 PROB40 TEMPO 1505/1507 RA BECMG 1516/1518 VRB05KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 16 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
05:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
VFR
Rain
16:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR VRB 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IRI
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
6,437 ft 148 ft ASP 52°
13.9 kt 8.0 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 - LIRI

4,546 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.1%
MVFR
6%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.1%

Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, May, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.1%
NE
29.6%
E
15.4%
SE
4.6%
S
5%
SW
19.2%
W
13.8%
NW
3.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.2°C
Range: -2°C to 31°C
-2°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

September May October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,546 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIRI
IATA Code: QSR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 123 ft MSL

Location

City: Salerno
Country: IT
Latitude: 40.620399°
Longitude: 14.911300°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,437 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport

Overview

Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport serves the Campania region in southern Italy, located near the scenic Amalfi Coast. Situated at 123 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides essential regional connectivity with its single runway 05/23 measuring 6,437 feet in length. The airport primarily supports general aviation and regional commercial operations in this picturesque coastal area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Salerno are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 94.3% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The airport experiences moderate temperatures ranging from -2°C to 31°C, with an average of 15.7°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast at an average of 6.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 22 knots. September, October, and December offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location presents typical Mediterranean terrain challenges, with surrounding mountainous landscape potentially influencing local wind patterns and visibility. Runway 05/23 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and a minimal average crosswind of just 2.4 knots. The asphalted runway provides stable surface conditions for most aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly northeast winds when planning approaches to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport. The consistent wind direction and low crosswind values make runway 05/23 highly reliable for most operations. With exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (0.2%), instrument approaches are generally straightforward during most seasonal 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.