5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Efficient and Impeccably Maintained I arrived at FCO airport at 4 am; the experience was seamless from start to finish.”
Sam Ip5★ on Google
Airports / Italy / FCO
Large airport · FCO
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport.
Rome, Italy · 13 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
64,516 ratings
0
Operators based
13
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Rome, ItalyELEV 13 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
64,516
Google reviews
ratings on Google
13
Field elevation
feet above sea level
12
Nearest alternate
nm to LIRE
Field standing
#21 / 68
Italy airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 64516 Google ratings , ranked against 68 rated Italy fields.
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pratica di Mare Air Base (LIRE), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (LIRF / FCO) sits in Rome, Italy, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 13 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list FCO as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Pratica di Mare Air Base (LIRE, 12 nm), Rome Urbe Airport (LIRU, 14 nm), and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA, 15 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 12,801-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Rome, Italy destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as ROM and Rome Fiumicino Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from FCO to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Facilities and Presentation The overall presentation of the airport is excellent.”
Sam Ip5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Service and Efficiency The staff members across most areas were friendly and professional.”
Sam Ip5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LIRF
IATA
FCO
FAA / Local
RM11
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
41.8045° N · 12.2520° 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 13 ft, FCO sits lower than 93% of the 73 Italy fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 12,801 ft
- 16L/34R12,801 ft × 196 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16R/34L12,801 ft × 196 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07/2510,826 ft × 147 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,801 ft
FCO's 12,801 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.
- 12nmLIREPratica di Mare Air BasePomezia (RM)
- 14nmLIRURome Urbe AirportRome
- 15nmCIACiampino–G. B. Pastine International AirportRome
- 25nmLIRGGuidonia Air BaseGuidonia (RM)
- 33nmLIRLLatina Air BaseLatina
- 39nmLIRVViterbo AirportViterbo
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapLIRF · Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport · Rome, Italy
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FCO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,555 nm | 8h 40m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,712 nm | 9h 2m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,905 nm | 9h 29m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,180 nm | 10h 7m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,357 nm | 10h 32m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,456 nm | 10h 46m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,498 nm | 10h 52m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,564 nm | 11h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FCO?
- Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,801 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 FCO?
- Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 12,801 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FCO?
- The closest alternate is Pratica di Mare Air Base (LIRE), about 12 nm away, followed by Rome Urbe Airport (LIRU) at 14 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FCO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 40m (3,555 nm), New York about 9h 2m (3,712 nm), Washington DC about 9h 29m (3,905 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.