Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi

LICT / TPS

Trapani (TP), IT

Last Updated
Apr 22, 14:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
14:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
13 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LICT 221455Z 36013KT 9999 FEW010 21/19 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 25 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,025 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 13 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LICT 221400Z 2215/2224 01010KT 9999 FEW015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ICT
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
8,852 ft 148 ft ASP 128°
8.4 kt 10.0 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 - LICT

9,794 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.9%
MVFR
5.4%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.2%

Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 33°C with an average of 15.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.2%
NE
2.5%
E
8.3%
SE
28.2%
S
12.4%
SW
6.5%
W
13.6%
NW
13.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.6°C
Range: 5°C to 33°C
5°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 9,794 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LICT
IATA Code: TPS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 25 ft MSL

Location

City: Trapani (TP)
Country: IT
Latitude: 37.911400°
Longitude: 12.488000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 8,852 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi

Overview

Vincenzo Florio Airport serves the western Sicilian region of Trapani, situated at a low elevation of 25 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the coastal area, with a substantial 8,852-foot asphalt runway capable of handling a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly excellent VFR conditions, with 94.7% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences consistent southeast winds averaging 8.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature ranges from 5°C to 33°C, with an average of 16.6°C, supporting stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location in Sicily provides strategic positioning with clear approaches and minimal terrain complications. Its low elevation and open coastal positioning contribute to generally good visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal occurrences of restricted visibility or fog (only 0.3% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 offers highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 3.8 knots. Pilots will find October, September, and November represent the most consistent VFR months, providing optimal approach and landing conditions during these periods.

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.