Airports / Italy / LIPU
Padova Gino Allegri Airfield.
Padova (PD), Italy · 44 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Google rating
118 ratings
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Operators based
44
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Istrana Air Base (LIPS), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Padova (PD), Italy, Padova Gino Allegri Airfield (LIPU) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 44 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 LIPU for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Istrana Air Base (LIPS, 20 nm), Treviso Airport (TSF, 21 nm), and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE, 22 nm). With a single 3,681-foot paved runway, LIPU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from LIPU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Padua. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Padova (PD).
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Field capability
ICAO
LIPU
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
PD11
Elevation
44 ft
Coordinates
45.3953° N · 11.8471° 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 44 ft, LIPU sits lower than 75% of the 73 Italy fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,681 ft
- 04/223,681 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,681 ft
LIPU's 3,681 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.
- 20nmLIPSIstrana Air BaseIstrana (TV)
- 21nmTSFTreviso AirportTreviso (TV)
- 22nmVCEVenice Marco Polo AirportVenezia (VE)
- 40nmVRNVerona Villafranca Valerio Catullo AirportCaselle (VR)
- 48nmLIDTTrento-Mattarello AirportTrento (TN)
- 49nmAVBAviano Air BaseAviano (PN)
Location
Open the full mapLIPU · Padova Gino Allegri Airfield · Padova (PD), Italy
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LIPU 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) | 4,034 nm | 9h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,226 nm | 10h 14m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,348 nm | 10h 31m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,361 nm | 10h 33m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,405 nm | 10h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LIPU?
- Padova Gino Allegri Airfield's longest paved runway is 3,681 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 LIPU?
- Padova Gino Allegri Airfield has one runway; the longest measures 3,681 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LIPU?
- The closest alternate is Istrana Air Base (LIPS), about 20 nm away, followed by Treviso Airport (TSF) at 21 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LIPU 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.