Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport

LIPQ / TRS

Ronchi dei Legionari (GO), IT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
21:20Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
140°
4.9 km
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIPQ 042120Z AUTO 14004KT 4900 BR BKN022/// 09/08 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 39 ft
BKN 2,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,239 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LIPQ 041700Z 0418/0518 VRB05KT 2000 BR SCT015 TEMPO 0420/0508 0500 FG BKN005 BECMG 0510/0512 6000
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:35Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 2 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IPQ
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 90°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIPQ

7,747 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.8%
MVFR
12.7%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
6.8%

Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.6%
NE
20.1%
E
23.1%
SE
8.4%
S
7%
SW
5.1%
W
5.3%
NW
6%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.8°C
Range: -7°C to 29°C
-7°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,747 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIPQ
IATA Code: TRS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 39 ft MSL

Location

City: Ronchi dei Legionari (GO)
Country: IT
Latitude: 45.827499°
Longitude: 13.472200°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport

Overview

Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport serves the northeastern Italian region, located near Ronchi dei Legionari in the Gorizia province. The medium-sized airport sits at 39 feet above mean sea level, positioned at coordinates 45.827499, 13.472200. Its strategic location provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 79.5% of observations indicating visual flight rules. Wind patterns are predominantly northerly at an average of 4.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 29°C, with an average of 10.3°C, presenting relatively moderate thermal conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

The single runway 09/27 extends 9,843 feet with an asphalt surface, offering substantial operational flexibility. The airport's geographical positioning provides relatively stable wind conditions, with 100% favorable wind alignment for the primary runway. Calm wind conditions are minimal, occurring in only 0.4% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility. September, October, and December represent the most favorable VFR months. The average crosswind on runway 09/27 is just 2.6 knots, suggesting generally predictable approach and landing conditions.

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.