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Airports / Italy / VCE
Large airport · VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Venezia (VE), Italy · 7 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
22,760 ratings
0
Operators based
7
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Venezia (VE), ItalyELEV 7 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
22,760
Google reviews
ratings on Google
7
Field elevation
feet above sea level
11
Nearest alternate
nm to TSF
Field standing
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Treviso Airport (TSF), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Venice Marco Polo Airport, listed as LIPZ / VCE, is a large commercial airport in Venezia (VE), Italy. Field elevation is 7 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list VCE as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Treviso Airport (TSF, 11 nm), Istrana Air Base (LIPS, 15 nm), and Padova Gino Allegri Airfield (LIPU, 22 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,827-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Venice, Italy destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as Venezia-Tessera and Venice-Tessera. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from VCE to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“• Top features to know: The airport offers Fast Track, parking, a lounge, shops and food, plus special assistance and lost-baggage services.”
Lin Den5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The overall experience was smooth, and the staff were helpful and professional.”
Salim Khoso5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LIPZ
IATA
VCE
FAA / Local
VE05
Elevation
7 ft
Coordinates
45.5053° N · 12.3519° 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 7 ft, VCE sits lower than 97% of the 73 Italy fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,827 ft
- 04R/22L10,827 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04L/22R9,121 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,827 ft
VCE's 10,827 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.
- 11nmTSFTreviso AirportTreviso (TV)
- 15nmLIPSIstrana Air BaseIstrana (TV)
- 22nmLIPUPadova Gino Allegri AirfieldPadova (PD)
- 33nmAVBAviano Air BaseAviano (PN)
- 41nmLIPIUdine-Rivolto Air BaseCodroipo (UD)
- 51nmTRSTrieste AirportRonchi dei Legionari/Trieste
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapLIPZ · Venice Marco Polo Airport · Venezia (VE), Italy
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VCE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,446 nm | 8h 25m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,603 nm | 8h 47m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,797 nm | 9h 14m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,047 nm | 9h 49m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,241 nm | 10h 16m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,345 nm | 10h 30m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,379 nm | 10h 35m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,423 nm | 10h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VCE?
- Venice Marco Polo Airport's longest paved runway is 10,827 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 VCE?
- Venice Marco Polo Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,827 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VCE?
- The closest alternate is Treviso Airport (TSF), about 11 nm away, followed by Istrana Air Base (LIPS) at 15 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VCE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 25m (3,446 nm), New York about 8h 47m (3,603 nm), Washington DC about 9h 14m (3,797 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.