Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport

LIRI / QSR

Salerno, IT

Last Updated
May 15, 09:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
09:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
14 kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIRI 150950Z 20014KT 9999 FEW030 22/14 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 123 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,123 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 14 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 5 to 16 knots. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 00:00Z and 06:00Z.

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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TAF LIRI 150500Z 1506/1606 20016KT 9999 SCT015 BECMG 1516/1518 VRB05KT TEMPO 1600/1606 TSRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 16 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z BECMG
+6h
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°
12.1 kt 7.0 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.