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Airports / Italy / NAP
Large airport · NAP
Naples International Airport.
Napoli, Italy · 294 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
23,897 ratings
0
Operators based
294
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Napoli, ItalyELEV 294 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
23,897
Google reviews
ratings on Google
294
Field elevation
feet above sea level
14
Nearest alternate
nm to LIRM
Field standing
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Grazzanise Air Base (LIRM), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Naples International Airport (LIRN / NAP) sits in Napoli, Italy, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 294 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
NAP has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Grazzanise Air Base (LIRM, 14 nm), Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR, 32 nm), and Foggia Gino Lisa Airport (FOG, 65 nm). NAP offers a single 8,622-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of NAP vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Capodichino Airport and Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli-Capodichino Ugo Niutta. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from NAP, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The layout is easy to navigate, and overall operations seem to be managed quite well considering the volume of passengers.”
Kashif Rizvi4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The airport feels modern, welcoming, and full of character, with beautiful artwork throughout that gives travelers a real sense of the city’s culture and creativity.”
Cesare5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LIRN
IATA
NAP
FAA / Local
NA01
Elevation
294 ft
Coordinates
40.8860° N · 14.2908° 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 294 ft, NAP sits higher than 63% of the 73 Italy fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,622 ft
- 06/248,622 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,622 ft
NAP's 8,622 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.
- 14nmLIRMGrazzanise Air BaseCaserta
- 32nmQSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportSalerno
- 65nmFOGFoggia Gino Lisa AirportFoggia (FG)
- 74nmLIRLLatina Air BaseLatina
- 75nmLIBAAmendola Air BaseSan Giovanni Rotondo (FG)
- 93nmPSRAbruzzo AirportPescara
Location
Open the full mapLIRN · Naples International Airport · Napoli, Italy
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NAP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,662 nm | 8h 55m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,819 nm | 9h 17m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,012 nm | 9h 44m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,286 nm | 10h 22m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,464 nm | 10h 47m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,562 nm | 11h 1m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,604 nm | 11h 6m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,631 nm | 11h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NAP?
- Naples International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,622 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 NAP?
- Naples International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,622 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NAP?
- The closest alternate is Grazzanise Air Base (LIRM), about 14 nm away, followed by Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NAP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 55m (3,662 nm), New York about 9h 17m (3,819 nm), Washington DC about 9h 44m (4,012 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.