Venice Marco Polo Airport

LIPZ / VCE

Venezia (VE), IT

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
21:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
5 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIPZ 222150Z 02005KT 9999 SCT065 12/01 Q1022 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
SCT 6,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,507 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Venice Marco Polo Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 6,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 5 knots. Runway 04L/22R is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 6,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1022 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7 ft)
Pressure Alt
-256 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -614 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LIPZ 221700Z 2218/2324 11010KT 9999 FEW050 BECMG 2218/2220 32006KT BECMG 2309/2311 17010KT BECMG 2317/2319 VRB05KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 170° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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: 04L
9,121 ft 148 ft ASP 42°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
10,827 ft 148 ft ASP 42°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIPZ

10,007 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.1%
MVFR
11.9%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
8.3%

Venice Marco Polo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 13.3% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.7%
NE
29%
E
11.1%
SE
8.1%
S
8.1%
SW
6.3%
W
6.8%
NW
8.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.3°C
Range: -5°C to 27°C
-5°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 13.3%

Best Months for VFR

April September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 10,007 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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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.