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“The atmosphere feels relaxed, the terminal is easy to navigate, and everything is within a short walking distance.”
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Airports / Italy / SUF
Large airport · SUF
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport.
Lamezia Terme (CZ), Italy · 39 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
6,367 ratings
0
Operators based
39
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Lamezia Terme (CZ), ItalyELEV 39 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
6,367
Google reviews
ratings on Google
39
Field elevation
feet above sea level
39
Nearest alternate
nm to CRV
Field standing
39 nm
To the nearest alternate
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport (CRV).
Overview
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport (LICA / SUF) sits in Lamezia Terme (CZ), Italy, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 39 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SUF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport (CRV, 39 nm), Reggio Calabria Airport (REG, 57 nm), and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, 103 nm). With a single 9,898-foot paved runway, SUF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SUF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lamezia Terme (CZ).
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The atmosphere feels relaxed, the terminal is easy to navigate, and everything is within a short walking distance.”
Tatiana5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“A very charming and welcoming airport.”
Tatiana5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LICA
IATA
SUF
FAA / Local
CZ02
Elevation
39 ft
Coordinates
38.9062° N · 16.2460° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Italy fields
state range 6–1,791 ft
At 39 ft, SUF sits lower than 79% of the 73 Italy fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,898 ft
- 10/289,898 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,898 ft
SUF's 9,898 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 39nmCRVCrotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportIsola di Capo Rizzuto (KR)
- 57nmREGReggio Calabria AirportReggio Calabria
- 103nmCTACatania-Fontanarossa AirportCatania
- 110nmLICZSigonella Navy Air BaseSigonella (CT)
- 111nmTARTaranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta AirportGrottaglie
- 116nmLIBVGioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air BaseGioia del Colle (BA)
Location
Open the full mapLICA · Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport · Lamezia Terme (CZ), Italy
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SUF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,803 nm | 9h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,959 nm | 9h 36m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,153 nm | 10h 3m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,432 nm | 10h 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,606 nm | 11h 7m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,693 nm | 11h 19m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,734 nm | 11h 25m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,760 nm | 11h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SUF?
- Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,898 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SUF?
- Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,898 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SUF?
- The closest alternate is Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport (CRV), about 39 nm away, followed by Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SUF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 15m (3,803 nm), New York about 9h 36m (3,959 nm), Washington DC about 10h 3m (4,153 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.