Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport

LIPQ / TRS

Ronchi dei Legionari (GO), IT

Last Updated
Jul 4, 03:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
03:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
3 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIPQ 040320Z AUTO 01003KT 9999 NCD 18/15 Q1021

Weather Briefing

VFR

Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

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 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions with Showers Rain between 00:00Z and 02:00Z.

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 LIPQ 032300Z 0400/0424 VRB05KT CAVOK PROB30 TEMPO 0400/0402 SHRA BECMG 0410/0412 22010KT BECMG 0418/0420 VRB05KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
10:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 220° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IPQ
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 90°
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIPQ

13,357 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.7%
MVFR
9.1%
IFR
4.7%
LIFR
4.4%

Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, April, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
23.8%
N
20.2%
S
8.7%
W
6.5%
NE
17.6%
NW
5.4%
SE
9.3%
SW
8.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 13°C
Range: -7°C to 38°C
-7°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

July April June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 13,357 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIPQ
IATA Code: TRS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 39 ft MSL

Location

City: Ronchi dei Legionari (GO)
Country: IT
Latitude: 45.827499°
Longitude: 13.472200°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport

Overview

Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport serves the northeastern Italian region, located near Ronchi dei Legionari in the Gorizia province. The medium-sized airport sits at 39 feet above mean sea level, positioned at coordinates 45.827499, 13.472200. Its strategic location provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 79.5% of observations indicating visual flight rules. Wind patterns are predominantly northerly at an average of 4.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 29°C, with an average of 10.3°C, presenting relatively moderate thermal conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

The single runway 09/27 extends 9,843 feet with an asphalt surface, offering substantial operational flexibility. The airport's geographical positioning provides relatively stable wind conditions, with 100% favorable wind alignment for the primary runway. Calm wind conditions are minimal, occurring in only 0.4% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility. September, October, and December represent the most favorable VFR months. The average crosswind on runway 09/27 is just 2.6 knots, suggesting generally predictable approach and landing 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.