Airports / Italy / LILE
Biella-Cerrione Airfield.
Cerrione (BI), Italy · 920 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
87 ratings
0
Operators based
920
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#24 / 68
Italy airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 87 Google ratings , ranked against 68 rated Italy fields.
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cameri Air Base (LIMN), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Cerrione (BI), Italy, Biella-Cerrione Airfield (LILE) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 920 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list LILE as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Cameri Air Base (LIMN, 24 nm), Turin Airport (TRN, 26 nm), and Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, 28 nm). The field has a single 4,331-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from LILE are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LILE to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
LILE
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
BI03
Elevation
920 ft
Coordinates
45.4953° N · 8.1028° 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
No
Elevation vs Italy fields
state range 6–1,791 ft
At 920 ft, LILE sits higher than 89% of the 73 Italy fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,331 ft
- 16/344,331 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,331 ft
LILE's 4,331 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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.
- 24nmLIMNCameri Air BaseCameri (NO)
- 26nmTRNTurin AirportCaselle Torinese (TO)
- 28nmMXPMilan Malpensa International AirportFerno (VA)
- 32nmLIMATorino-Aeritalia AirportTorino (TO)
- 34nmAOTAosta Corrado Gex AirportSaint-Christophe (AO)
- 36nmLILNVarese-Venegono AirportVenegono Superiore (VA)
Location
Open the full mapLILE · Biella-Cerrione Airfield · Cerrione (BI), Italy
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LILE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,289 nm | 8h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,446 nm | 8h 25m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,640 nm | 8h 52m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,903 nm | 9h 29m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,088 nm | 9h 54m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,210 nm | 10h 11m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,254 nm | 10h 18m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,315 nm | 10h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LILE?
- Biella-Cerrione Airfield's longest paved runway is 4,331 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 LILE?
- Biella-Cerrione Airfield has one runway; the longest measures 4,331 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LILE?
- The closest alternate is Cameri Air Base (LIMN), about 24 nm away, followed by Turin Airport (TRN) at 26 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LILE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 3m (3,289 nm), New York about 8h 25m (3,446 nm), Washington DC about 8h 52m (3,640 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.