Aosta Corrado Gex Airport

LIMW / AOT

Saint-Christophe (AO), IT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIMW 041020Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW070 10/00 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,791 ft
FEW 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,791 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LIMW 040800Z 0409/0418 VRB05KT CAVOK BECMG 0411/0413 10010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
11:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 100° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IMW
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 4,088 ft 98 ft ASP 85° 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 - LIMW

2,096 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92%
MVFR
5.9%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
0%

Aosta Corrado Gex Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 18.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.1%
NE
1.8%
E
35%
SE
5.9%
S
7.6%
SW
7.1%
W
21.5%
NW
2.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.8°C
Range: -7°C to 29°C
-7°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,096 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aosta Corrado Gex Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIMW
IATA Code: AOT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,791 ft MSL

Location

City: Saint-Christophe (AO)
Country: IT
Latitude: 45.738552°
Longitude: 7.368300°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,088 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aosta Corrado Gex Airport

Overview

Aosta Corrado Gex Airport serves the Aosta Valley region in northwestern Italy, situated near Saint-Christophe at an elevation of 1,791 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides essential aviation infrastructure in a mountainous alpine environment, connecting local and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 91.9% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Winds are typically from the east (90 degrees) at an average of 7.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 21 knots and calm conditions 21% of the time. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 29°C, with an average of 9.6°C, offering relatively stable operating conditions.

Notable Features

Located in the mountainous Aosta Valley, the airport is surrounded by challenging alpine terrain that requires careful navigation and situational awareness. The single asphalt runway (09/27) spans 4,088 feet, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Pilots should be prepared for potential orographic effects and rapidly changing mountain weather conditions.

Approach Considerations

The runway 09/27 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 2 knots. September, October, and December offer the best VFR conditions for flight operations. Pilots should pay particular attention to the airport's alpine location and potential rapid weather changes typical of mountain environments.

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.