Catania-Fontanarossa Airport

LICC / CTA

Catania, IT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
20:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
3 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LICC 042020Z 09003KT 9999 SCT020 14/11 Q1026

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 39 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,039 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LICC 041700Z 0418/0518 10010KT 9999 FEW020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ICC
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
7,989 ft 148 ft ASP 84°
3.0 kt 0.5 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 - LICC

7,698 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.7%
MVFR
7%
IFR
1.2%
LIFR
0.2%

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.2%
NE
7.1%
E
15%
SE
4%
S
2%
SW
26.7%
W
40.8%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.1°C
Range: 0°C to 35°C
0°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

November September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,698 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LICC
IATA Code: CTA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 39 ft MSL

Location

City: Catania
Country: IT
Latitude: 37.466801°
Longitude: 15.066400°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,989 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Catania-Fontanarossa Airport

Overview

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport serves as a critical aviation hub in Sicily, located in the eastern part of the island near Mount Etna. The airport supports commercial passenger and cargo operations, strategically positioned to serve the metropolitan area of Catania and surrounding regions of southeastern Sicily.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 39 ft MSL provides relatively stable atmospheric conditions with minimal altitude-related performance considerations. Given its Mediterranean coastal location, pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations and sea breeze effects that can influence local wind patterns throughout the day.

Notable Features

The single runway 08/26 measuring 7,989 feet presents a substantial landing surface constructed with asphalt pavement. The airport's proximity to Mount Etna, an active volcano, creates potential unique meteorological and terrain considerations that pilots must carefully evaluate during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26's significant length allows for versatile approach options accommodating various aircraft types. Prevailing wind patterns will typically determine runway preference, with careful attention required to potential crosswind components given the airport's coastal Mediterranean environment.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.