Airports / Italy / LIPS
Istrana Air Base.
Istrana (TV), Italy · 137 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
131 ratings
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Operators based
137
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#18 / 68
Italy airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 131 Google ratings , ranked against 68 rated Italy fields.
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
Treviso Airport (TSF), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Istrana Air Base (LIPS) is a mid-sized airport serving Istrana (TV), Italy. The airport sits 137 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LIPS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Treviso Airport (TSF, 5 nm), Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE, 15 nm), and Padova Gino Allegri Airfield (LIPU, 20 nm). With a single 9,816-foot paved runway, LIPS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LIPS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under V Bragadin. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Istrana (TV).
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Field capability
ICAO
LIPS
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
TV16
Elevation
137 ft
Coordinates
45.6844° N · 12.0866° 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 137 ft, LIPS sits lower than 52% of the 73 Italy fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,816 ft
- 08/269,816 ft × 105 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,816 ft
LIPS's 9,816 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.
- 5nmTSFTreviso AirportTreviso (TV)
- 15nmVCEVenice Marco Polo AirportVenezia (VE)
- 20nmLIPUPadova Gino Allegri AirfieldPadova (PD)
- 30nmAVBAviano Air BaseAviano (PN)
- 44nmLIPIUdine-Rivolto Air BaseCodroipo (UD)
- 45nmLIDTTrento-Mattarello AirportTrento (TN)
Location
Open the full mapLIPS · Istrana Air Base · Istrana (TV), Italy
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LIPS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,431 nm | 8h 23m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,588 nm | 8h 45m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,782 nm | 9h 12m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,031 nm | 9h 46m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,225 nm | 10h 14m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,332 nm | 10h 28m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,364 nm | 10h 33m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,409 nm | 10h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LIPS?
- Istrana Air Base's longest paved runway is 9,816 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 LIPS?
- Istrana Air Base has one runway; the longest measures 9,816 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LIPS?
- The closest alternate is Treviso Airport (TSF), about 5 nm away, followed by Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) at 15 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LIPS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 23m (3,431 nm), New York about 8h 45m (3,588 nm), Washington DC about 9h 12m (3,782 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.