Reggio Calabria Airport

LICR / REG

Reggio Calabria, IT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
18:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
9 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LICR 041820Z AUTO 18009KT 9999 NCD 15/12 Q1026

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LICR 041700Z 0418/0518 19015KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 15 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ICR
11 ✈️
29
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
5,574 ft 148 ft ASP 113°
3.1 kt 8.5 kt
70° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
6,549 ft 148 ft ASP 153°
7.8 kt 4.5 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 - LICR

7,738 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.5%
MVFR
3.2%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Reggio Calabria Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 31°C with an average of 16.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
32%
NE
26.3%
E
6.8%
SE
8.2%
S
14.4%
SW
5.5%
W
1.6%
NW
5.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.9°C
Range: 4°C to 31°C
4°C 31°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,738 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Reggio Calabria Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LICR
IATA Code: REG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 96 ft MSL

Location

City: Reggio Calabria
Country: IT
Latitude: 38.071201°
Longitude: 15.651600°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,574 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 6,549 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Reggio Calabria Airport

Overview

Reggio Calabria Airport serves the southern Italian region of Calabria, located in the city of Reggio Calabria near the coastal area of Sicily. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalted runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the southeastern tip of the Italian peninsula. The airport sits at a modest elevation of 96 feet above mean sea level, facilitating relatively straightforward approach and departure operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Reggio Calabria Airport are predominantly VFR, with 97% of observations indicating clear flying conditions. Annual temperatures range from 4°C to 31°C, with an average of 17.8°C, providing generally stable atmospheric conditions. Winds predominantly originate from the north at an average speed of 7.7 knots, with maximum recorded speeds of 23 knots, which pilots should consider during approach and departure planning.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: Runway 11/29 measuring 5,574 feet and Runway 15/33 measuring 6,549 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Its coastal location near the Strait of Messina suggests potential for dynamic wind patterns and occasional maritime weather influences. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with modest average crosswind components of 6.4 and 4.3 knots respectively.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the most favorable VFR months for operations at Reggio Calabria Airport. With consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and essentially no occurrences of reduced visibility or fog, pilots can expect reliable approach conditions. The dual runway configuration provides operational flexibility, with both runways offering favorable wind alignments and minimal crosswind challenges.

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.