Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport

LIPO / VBS

Montichiari (BS), IT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
4 kt
60°
4.9 km
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIPO 040850Z AUTO 06004KT 030V090 4900 BR BKN019/// BKN027/// 11/09 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 355 ft
BKN 1,900 ft AGL
BKN 2,700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,255 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,055 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LIPO 040500Z 0406/0506 VRB05KT 2000 BR SCT030 TEMPO 0406/0409 1000 BCFG BKN006 BECMG 0410/0412 7000 BECMG 0422/0424 3000 BR TEMPO 0502/0506 0700 FG BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:12Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 2 km
Mist
10:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IPO
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
9,810 ft 148 ft ASP 135°
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIPO

7,746 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.3%
MVFR
14.3%
IFR
15.2%
LIFR
13.3%

Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.4%
NE
17.3%
E
10.3%
SE
5.3%
S
7.1%
SW
17.2%
W
17.4%
NW
6.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.3°C
Range: -9°C to 30°C
-9°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,746 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIPO
IATA Code: VBS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 355 ft MSL

Location

City: Montichiari (BS)
Country: IT
Latitude: 45.428902°
Longitude: 10.330600°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 9,810 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport

Overview

Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport serves the Montichiari region in northern Italy, situated at an elevation of 355 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides aviation services for the Brescia province, located in the Lombardy region near significant transportation corridors.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions at 61.7% of the time, with MVFR, IFR, and LIFR conditions accounting for the remaining observations. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -9°C to 30°C, with an average of 9.9°C, which may impact aircraft performance and operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (14/32) with an impressive 9,810-foot asphalt surface, capable of accommodating various aircraft types. Wind patterns are predominantly from the north (0°), with an average speed of 4.3 knots and occasional gusts up to 19 knots, providing consistent wind conditions for most operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 demonstrates favorable wind alignment at 100%, with an average crosswind of just 3.4 knots, offering comfortable approach conditions. September through November represent the best VFR months, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence at 7.4%.

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.