Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

LIPE / BLQ

Bologna, IT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
1 kt
Variable
6 km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIPE 040850Z VRB01KT 6000 BKN014 09/07 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 123 ft
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,523 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LIPE 040500Z 0406/0506 VRB04KT 6000 SCT015 TEMPO 0406/0409 4000 BR BECMG 0422/0424 0400 FG BKN004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:17Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IPE
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 9,196 ft 148 ft ASP 117° 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 - LIPE

7,648 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.3%
MVFR
18.5%
IFR
15.2%
LIFR
11%

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 26.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 4.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 4.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.9%
NE
7.8%
E
11.3%
SE
2.7%
S
14.5%
SW
18%
W
32%
NW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.9°C
Range: -5°C to 31°C
-5°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,648 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIPE
IATA Code: BLQ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 123 ft MSL

Location

City: Bologna
Country: IT
Latitude: 44.535400°
Longitude: 11.288700°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 9,196 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

Overview

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport serves as a critical transportation hub in northern Italy, located in the Emilia-Romagna region. Situated at an elevation of 123 feet MSL near the city of Bologna, this large airport plays a significant role in both commercial passenger and cargo operations for the region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 123 feet MSL suggests relatively mild terrain conditions with minimal altitude challenges for approach and landing. Bologna's geographic location typically experiences moderate continental climate patterns, which can produce variable wind conditions that pilots should carefully monitor during different seasons.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (12/30) with a substantial length of 9,196 feet, which accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements. Its coordinates at 44.535400, 11.288700 place it in a strategic position within the northern Italian transportation network, with surrounding terrain that is predominantly flat.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30's extended length of 9,196 feet provides excellent operational flexibility for most commercial and cargo aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind components given the runway's orientation, and carefully review current meteorological conditions prior to approach, particularly during seasonal transition 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

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.