Venice Marco Polo Airport

LIPZ / VCE

Venezia (VE), IT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
17:20Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
5 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIPZ 041720Z 21005KT 9999 SCT015 10/08 Q1027 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,507 ft AMSL
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1027 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7 ft)
Pressure Alt
-406 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,004 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LIPZ 041100Z 0412/0518 VRB04KT 6000 SCT015 BECMG 0417/0419 1500 BR BECMG 0422/0424 0400 FG BKN003 BECMG 0508/0510 1000 BCFG BKN010 BECMG 0511/0513 6000 SCT015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:51Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 6 km
22:00Z BECMG
+5h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.4 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IPZ
04L
22R ✈️
04R
22L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 22R
9,121 ft 148 ft ASP 42°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 22L
10,827 ft 148 ft ASP 42°
4.9 kt 0.9 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 - LIPZ

7,737 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69%
MVFR
13.1%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
10%

Venice Marco Polo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 14.4% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.1%
NE
30.3%
E
9.8%
SE
5.7%
S
6.6%
SW
6.3%
W
7.4%
NW
9.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.5°C
Range: -5°C to 27°C
-5°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 14.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,737 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Venice Marco Polo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIPZ
IATA Code: VCE
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Venezia (VE)
Country: IT
Latitude: 45.505299°
Longitude: 12.351900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 9,121 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Venice Marco Polo Airport

Overview

Venice Marco Polo Airport serves as the primary international airport for the Venetian region, located approximately 8 kilometers north of Venice itself. Situated at a low elevation of 7 feet mean sea level, the airport is strategically positioned to support commercial and passenger traffic in northeastern Italy. It features two parallel asphalt runways capable of handling large aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's coastal location near the Adriatic Sea contributes to variable meteorological conditions that pilots should carefully monitor. Seasonal wind patterns can significantly influence runway selection and approach procedures, with prevailing winds potentially affecting aircraft performance. The low elevation and proximity to maritime environments suggest potential challenges with visibility, fog, and rapid weather transitions.

Notable Features

Venice Marco Polo Airport is characterized by its complex geographic setting within the Venetian lagoon, presenting unique navigational considerations for pilots. The parallel runway configuration (04L/22R and 04R/22L) provides operational flexibility, with substantial runway lengths of 9,121 and 10,827 feet respectively. The airport's infrastructure supports international and regional aircraft movements in a geographically sensitive environment.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation (04/22) indicates potential crosswind scenarios that pilots must anticipate during arrivals and departures. The substantial runway lengths provide significant operational margins for various aircraft types, supporting comprehensive approach strategies. Pilots should expect potential maritime meteorological influences and prepare for potential rapid weather transitions characteristic of the Venetian coastal region.

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.