Airports / Italy / BZO
Bolzano Airport.
Bolzano (BZ), Italy · 789 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
485 ratings
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Operators based
789
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#31 / 68
Italy airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 485 Google ratings , ranked against 68 rated Italy fields.
27 nm
To the nearest alternate
Trento-Mattarello Airport (LIDT), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Bolzano Airport, listed as LIPB / BZO, is a mid-sized airport in Bolzano (BZ), Italy. Field elevation is 789 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BZO as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Trento-Mattarello Airport (LIDT, 27 nm), Innsbruck Airport (INN, 48 nm), and Istrana Air Base (LIPS, 56 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,708-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from BZO are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as G Sabelli and Dolomiti. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BZO to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
LIPB
IATA
BZO
FAA / Local
BZ01
Elevation
789 ft
Coordinates
46.4592° N · 11.3261° 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 789 ft, BZO sits higher than 88% of the 73 Italy fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,708 ft
- 01/195,708 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01R/19L2,325 ft × 66 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,708 ft
BZO's 5,708 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 27nmLIDTTrento-Mattarello AirportTrento (TN)
- 48nmINNInnsbruck AirportInnsbruck
- 56nmLIPSIstrana Air BaseIstrana (TV)
- 59nmAVBAviano Air BaseAviano (PN)
- 60nmSMVEngadin AirportSamedan
- 61nmTSFTreviso AirportTreviso (TV)
Location
Open the full mapLIPB · Bolzano Airport · Bolzano (BZ), Italy
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BZO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,381 nm | 8h 16m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,538 nm | 8h 38m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,732 nm | 9h 5m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,978 nm | 9h 39m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,174 nm | 10h 6m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,281 nm | 10h 21m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,318 nm | 10h 27m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,363 nm | 10h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BZO?
- Bolzano Airport's longest paved runway is 5,708 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 BZO?
- Bolzano Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,708 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BZO?
- The closest alternate is Trento-Mattarello Airport (LIDT), about 27 nm away, followed by Innsbruck Airport (INN) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BZO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 16m (3,381 nm), New York about 8h 38m (3,538 nm), Washington DC about 9h 5m (3,732 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.