Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi

LICT / TPS

Trapani (TP), IT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
17:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
12 kt
140°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LICT 041755Z 14012KT CAVOK 15/13 Q1023

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LICT 041700Z 0418/0503 15015KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 15 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ICT
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
8,852 ft 148 ft ASP 128°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LICT

7,563 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.4%
MVFR
6%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.2%

Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 33°C with an average of 15.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
12%
NE
2%
E
8.6%
SE
28.4%
S
14.4%
SW
6.6%
W
15.2%
NW
12.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.9°C
Range: 5°C to 33°C
5°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,563 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LICT
IATA Code: TPS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 25 ft MSL

Location

City: Trapani (TP)
Country: IT
Latitude: 37.911400°
Longitude: 12.488000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 8,852 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi

Overview

Vincenzo Florio Airport serves the western Sicilian region of Trapani, situated at a low elevation of 25 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the coastal area, with a substantial 8,852-foot asphalt runway capable of handling a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly excellent VFR conditions, with 94.7% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences consistent southeast winds averaging 8.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature ranges from 5°C to 33°C, with an average of 16.6°C, supporting stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location in Sicily provides strategic positioning with clear approaches and minimal terrain complications. Its low elevation and open coastal positioning contribute to generally good visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal occurrences of restricted visibility or fog (only 0.3% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 offers highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 3.8 knots. Pilots will find October, September, and November represent the most consistent VFR months, providing optimal approach and landing conditions during these periods.

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.