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Airports / Italy / TPS
Medium airport · TPS
Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi.
Trapani (TP), Italy · 25 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
4,207 ratings
0
Operators based
25
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Trapani (TP), ItalyELEV 25 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
4,207
Google reviews
ratings on Google
25
Field elevation
feet above sea level
33
Nearest alternate
nm to PMO
Field standing
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Trapani (TP), Italy, Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (LICT / TPS) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 25 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
TPS has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO, 33 nm), Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport (LICP, 41 nm), and Pantelleria Airport (PNL, 70 nm). TPS offers a single 8,852-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of TPS vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Vincenzo Florio Airport and Trapani Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from TPS, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Relatively small, very friendly, efficient with a decent restaurant, snack bar 🇮🇹🍹🤗😅🙌👊👏👍!”
John Duchowski5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“And yes, even a local dog was there with food and water - a sweet little detail that made the whole experience feel warm and welcoming.”
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Field capability
ICAO
LICT
IATA
TPS
FAA / Local
TP01
Elevation
25 ft
Coordinates
37.9114° N · 12.4880° 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 25 ft, TPS sits lower than 88% of the 73 Italy fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,852 ft
- 13/318,852 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,852 ft
TPS's 8,852 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.
- 33nmPMOFalcone–Borsellino AirportPalermo
- 41nmLICPPalermo-Boccadifalco AirportPalermo
- 70nmPNLPantelleria AirportPantelleria (TP)
- 115nmCIYComiso AirportComiso
- 120nmLICZSigonella Navy Air BaseSigonella (CT)
- 125nmTUNTunis Carthage International AirportTunis
Location
Open the full mapLICT · Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi · Trapani (TP), Italy
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TPS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,689 nm | 8h 59m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,845 nm | 9h 21m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,037 nm | 9h 47m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,337 nm | 10h 29m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,496 nm | 10h 51m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,555 nm | 11h 0m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,595 nm | 11h 5m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,796 nm | 11h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TPS?
- Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi's longest paved runway is 8,852 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 TPS?
- Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi has one runway; the longest measures 8,852 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TPS?
- The closest alternate is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO), about 33 nm away, followed by Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport (LICP) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TPS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 59m (3,689 nm), New York about 9h 21m (3,845 nm), Washington DC about 9h 47m (4,037 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.