4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is generally clean, with clear signages and plenty of seating areas.”
Faizal Zainol5★ on Google
Airports / Italy / MXP
Large airport · MXP
Milan Malpensa International Airport.
Ferno (VA), Italy · 768 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
42,379 ratings
0
Operators based
768
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Ferno (VA), ItalyELEV 768 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
42,379
Google reviews
ratings on Google
768
Field elevation
feet above sea level
7
Nearest alternate
nm to LIMN
Field standing
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cameri Air Base (LIMN), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Milan Malpensa International Airport (LIMC / MXP) sits in Ferno (VA), Italy, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 768 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 MXP for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Cameri Air Base (LIMN, 7 nm), Varese-Venegono Airport (LILN, 9 nm), and Lugano Airport (LUG, 24 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 12,861-foot paved runway, MXP can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Milan Malpensa Airport For Malaysian travellers, the self-service kiosks make immigration and passport control much faster and smoother.”
Faizal Zainol5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“When I arrived at the airport, there were many staff members available to help direct passengers to the passport control area.”
Palastri Shop5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LIMC
IATA
MXP
FAA / Local
MI12
Elevation
768 ft
Coordinates
45.6306° N · 8.7281° 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 768 ft, MXP sits higher than 85% of the 73 Italy fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,861 ft
- 17L/35R12,861 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17R/35L12,861 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,861 ft
MXP's 12,861 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.
- 7nmLIMNCameri Air BaseCameri (NO)
- 9nmLILNVarese-Venegono AirportVenegono Superiore (VA)
- 24nmLUGLugano AirportAgno
- 26nmLINMilano Linate AirportSegrate (MI)
- 28nmLILEBiella-Cerrione AirfieldCerrione (BI)
- 41nmBGYIl Caravaggio International AirportOrio al Serio (BG)
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapLIMC · Milan Malpensa International Airport · Ferno (VA), Italy
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MXP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,308 nm | 8h 6m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,466 nm | 8h 28m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,660 nm | 8h 55m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,920 nm | 9h 31m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,106 nm | 9h 57m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,233 nm | 10h 15m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,276 nm | 10h 21m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,311 nm | 10h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MXP?
- Milan Malpensa International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,861 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 MXP?
- Milan Malpensa International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,861 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MXP?
- The closest alternate is Cameri Air Base (LIMN), about 7 nm away, followed by Varese-Venegono Airport (LILN) at 9 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MXP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 6m (3,308 nm), New York about 8h 28m (3,466 nm), Washington DC about 8h 55m (3,660 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.