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Airports / Italy / REG
Medium airport · REG
Reggio Calabria Airport.
Reggio Calabria, Italy · 96 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.5/5
Google rating
1,448 ratings
0
Operators based
96
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Reggio Calabria, ItalyELEV 96 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.5
Google rating
1,448
Google reviews
ratings on Google
96
Field elevation
feet above sea level
46
Nearest alternate
nm to CTA
Field standing
46 nm
To the nearest alternate
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).
Overview
Reggio Calabria Airport (LICR / REG) is a mid-sized airport serving Reggio Calabria, Italy. Field elevation is 96 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list REG as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, 46 nm), Sigonella Navy Air Base (LICZ, 53 nm), and Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport (SUF, 57 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,549-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from REG are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Tito Minniti. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from REG to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff were friendly, and the overall process was smooth and efficient.”
Tatiana5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LICR
IATA
REG
FAA / Local
RC01
Elevation
96 ft
Coordinates
38.0712° N · 15.6516° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Italy fields
state range 6–1,791 ft
At 96 ft, REG sits lower than 59% of the 73 Italy fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,549 ft
- 15/336,549 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/295,574 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,549 ft
REG's 6,549 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.
- 46nmCTACatania-Fontanarossa AirportCatania
- 53nmLICZSigonella Navy Air BaseSigonella (CT)
- 57nmSUFLamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportLamezia Terme (CZ)
- 81nmCIYComiso AirportComiso
- 87nmCRVCrotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportIsola di Capo Rizzuto (KR)
- 111nmLICPPalermo-Boccadifalco AirportPalermo
Location
Open the full mapLICR · Reggio Calabria Airport · Reggio Calabria, Italy
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from REG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,808 nm | 9h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,964 nm | 9h 37m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,157 nm | 10h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,444 nm | 10h 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,613 nm | 11h 8m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,688 nm | 11h 18m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,729 nm | 11h 24m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,807 nm | 11h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use REG?
- Reggio Calabria Airport's longest paved runway is 6,549 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 REG?
- Reggio Calabria Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,549 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to REG?
- The closest alternate is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), about 46 nm away, followed by Sigonella Navy Air Base (LICZ) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from REG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 15m (3,808 nm), New York about 9h 37m (3,964 nm), Washington DC about 10h 4m (4,157 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.