Latina Air Base

LIRL

Latina, IT

Last Updated
May 14, 12:55Z

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 50 min ago
12:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
12 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIRL 141255Z 25012KT 9999 FEW020TCU SCT025 21/12 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 94 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,094 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,594 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Latina Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 12 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft (TCU), scattered at 2,500 ft. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 12:00Z and 15:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 19:00Z and 21:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 LIRL 141100Z 1412/1421 23010KT 9999 SCT020 SCT040 TEMPO 1412/1415 23010G20KT 5000 SHRA FEW010CB SCT020 TEMPO 1419/1421 RA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z TEMPO
+6h
VFR
Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IRL
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
5,577 ft 131 ft ASP 124°
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIRL

3,691 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.5%
MVFR
11.3%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Latina Air Base enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 5%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.2%
N
5.5%
S
11%
W
12.1%
NE
6.7%
NW
20.3%
SE
19.6%
SW
14.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.9°C
Range: -2°C to 32°C
-2°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October January May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,691 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Latina Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIRL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 94 ft MSL

Location

City: Latina
Country: IT
Latitude: 41.542400°
Longitude: 12.909000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 5,577 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Latina Air Base

Latina 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

Latina Air Base (LIRL) is a medium-sized airport located in central Italy, situated at an elevation of 94 feet MSL near the city of Latina. Positioned at coordinates 41.542400, 12.909000, the airport serves regional aviation needs with a primary runway 12/30 measuring 5,577 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Latina are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 90.3% of observations showing clear conditions. The airport experiences mild temperatures averaging 16.7°C, ranging from -2°C to 32°C, and features consistent northwest winds at an average of 4.9 knots. October, January, and September offer the most stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 12/30 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of 2.4 knots. Visibility consistently remains high, averaging 10 statute miles with no recorded instances of fog or significant visibility restrictions. The low percentage of instrument meteorological conditions (0.8% IFR) indicates generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect reliable approach conditions with predominantly northwest winds at 315 degrees. The runway's orientation and local wind patterns suggest minimal wind-related approach challenges, with calm conditions occurring 4.7% of the time. Maximum recorded wind speeds of 18 knots indicate generally stable approach environments.

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.