Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport

LIBC / CRV

Isola di Capo Rizzuto (KR), IT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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10:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
4 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIBC 041050Z VRB04KT 9999 SCT030 16/11 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 522 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,522 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LIBC 040640Z 0407/0506 VRB06KT 6000 FEW030 BECMG 0411/0413 19010KT BECMG 0416/0418 VRB05KT TEMPO 0421/0506 3000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:50Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 6 km
16:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR VRB 5 kt
21:00Z TEMPO
+10h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IBC
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 169° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIBC

2,238 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.8%
MVFR
9.4%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0.3%

Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 2°C and 30°C with an average of 16°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.2%
NE
12.5%
E
7.5%
SE
6.2%
S
21.1%
SW
18.9%
W
4.4%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 16°C
Range: 2°C to 30°C
2°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 2,238 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIBC
IATA Code: CRV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 522 ft MSL

Location

City: Isola di Capo Rizzuto (KR)
Country: IT
Latitude: 38.997200°
Longitude: 17.080200°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport

Overview

Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport serves the Calabria region in southern Italy, located near Isola di Capo Rizzuto in Crotone province. As a medium-sized airport positioned at 522 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and potential military/general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 89.2% of observations showing clear flying weather and only 1.7% IFR conditions. Wind patterns are consistent from the north (0°) with an average speed of 8.4 knots and maximum gusts to 26 knots, offering stable atmospheric conditions. September through November represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations.

Notable Features

The single runway 17/35 extends 6,562 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a range of aircraft sizes. Temperature variations are moderate, averaging 16.8°C with a seasonal range between 2°C and 30°C. Visibility remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog occurs in only 1.3% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a modest average crosswind of 4.3 knots. Pilots can expect consistent wind conditions that generally support straightforward approach and landing procedures, with minimal wind-related complexity during flight operations.

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
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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.