Pisa International Airport

LIRP / PSA

Pisa (PI), IT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
09:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
1 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIRP 040915Z 11001KT 9999 SCT070 13/11 Q1026 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6 ft
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,006 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1026 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6 ft)
Pressure Alt
-377 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -616 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LIRP 040500Z 0406/0506 09005KT 9999 SCT060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IRP
04L ✈️
22R
04R ✈️
22L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 04L
9,160 ft 141 ft ASP 37°
0.3 kt 0.9 kt
70° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
9,820 ft 148 ft ASP 37°
0.3 kt 0.9 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIRP

7,827 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.9%
MVFR
7.5%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
1.4%

Pisa International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 93 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 93 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.5%
NE
5.5%
E
31.4%
SE
35.5%
S
4.7%
SW
6.5%
W
10.5%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.1°C
Range: -3°C to 30°C
-3°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.2%

Best Months for VFR

September January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,827 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pisa International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIRP
IATA Code: PSA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6 ft MSL

Location

City: Pisa (PI)
Country: IT
Latitude: 43.683899°
Longitude: 10.392700°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 9,160 ft
Width: 141 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 9,820 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pisa International Airport

Overview

Pisa International Airport serves the Tuscany region of central Italy, situated near the historic city of Pisa. As a large airport with two substantial asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for commercial, cargo, and potentially military operations in the region. The airport's low elevation of 6 feet MSL indicates a flat terrain environment typical of coastal Mediterranean locations.

Flying Conditions

Located at 43.683899, 10.392700, the airport experiences Mediterranean climate conditions with potential seasonal wind variations. The two parallel runways (04L/22R and 04R/22L) offer operational flexibility for different wind conditions, with lengths of 9,160 and 9,820 feet respectively. Pilots should anticipate potential coastal weather patterns typical of the Tuscany region, including potential sea breezes and localized meteorological changes.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial parallel runways with significant length, allowing operations for a wide range of aircraft types. Its low elevation and coastal location suggest minimal terrain complexity for approach and departure procedures. The parallel runway configuration (04L/22R and 04R/22L) provides operational redundancy and wind adaptability for incoming and outgoing aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation suggests potential preference for approaches along the 04/22 heading, aligned with likely prevailing wind directions. The substantial runway lengths (9,160 and 9,820 feet) accommodate most commercial and cargo aircraft with generous landing and takeoff margins. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments typical for coastal Mediterranean airport environments.

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.