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Airports / Italy / CAG
Large airport · CAG
Cagliari Elmas Airport.
Cagliari, Italy · 13 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
10,347 ratings
1
Operators based
13
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Cagliari, ItalyELEV 13 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
10,347
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
13
Field elevation
feet above sea level
7
Nearest alternate
nm to DCI
Field standing
#34 / 68
Italy airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 10347 Google ratings , ranked against 68 rated Italy fields.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Decimomannu Air Base (DCI), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Cagliari Elmas Airport, listed as LIEE / CAG, is a large commercial airport in Cagliari, Italy. The airport sits 13 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Sardinian Sky Service is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Decimomannu Air Base (DCI, 7 nm), Tortolì Airport (LIET, 50 nm), and Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO, 90 nm). With a single 9,196-foot paved runway, CAG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CAG depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Cagliari Airport and Elmas. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Cagliari.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Cagliari Elmas Airport is a convenient and well-organized gateway to the city.”
Dimo5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The information desk is excellent — staff are helpful and give clear advice, even on where to see flamingos.”
Dimo5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LIEE
IATA
CAG
FAA / Local
CA07
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
39.2515° N · 9.0543° 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 13 ft, CAG sits lower than 93% of the 73 Italy fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,196 ft
- 14/329,196 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,196 ft
CAG's 9,196 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmDCIDecimomannu Air BaseDecimomannu
- 50nmLIETTortolì AirportArbatax
- 90nmAHOAlghero-Fertilia AirportAlghero
- 101nmOLBOlbia Costa Smeralda AirportOlbia (SS)
- 125nmDTTBBizerte Sidi Ahmed Air BaseBorj Challouf
- 135nmFSCFigari Sud-Corse AirportFigari
Location
Open the full mapLIEE · Cagliari Elmas Airport · Cagliari, Italy
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CAG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,510 nm | 8h 34m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,665 nm | 8h 55m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,858 nm | 9h 22m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,161 nm | 10h 5m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,317 nm | 10h 26m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,376 nm | 10h 35m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,416 nm | 10h 40m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,691 nm | 11h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CAG?
- Cagliari Elmas Airport's longest paved runway is 9,196 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 CAG?
- Cagliari Elmas Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,196 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at CAG?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Cagliari Elmas Airport as a home base, including Sardinian Sky Service. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to CAG?
- The closest alternate is Decimomannu Air Base (DCI), about 7 nm away, followed by Tortolì Airport (LIET) at 50 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CAG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 34m (3,510 nm), New York about 8h 55m (3,665 nm), Washington DC about 9h 22m (3,858 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.