5/ 5 reviews
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Airports / Malta / MLA
Large airport · MLA
Malta International Airport.
Valletta, Malta · 300 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
21,438 ratings
0
Operators based
300
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Valletta, MaltaELEV 300 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
21,438
Google reviews
ratings on Google
300
Field elevation
feet above sea level
69
Nearest alternate
nm to CIY
Field standing
69 nm
To the nearest alternate
Comiso Airport (CIY).
Overview
Malta International Airport (LMML / MLA) is a large commercial airport serving Valletta, Malta. Field elevation is 300 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MLA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Comiso Airport (CIY, 69 nm), Lampedusa Airport (LMP, 94 nm), and Sigonella Navy Air Base (LICZ, 96 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,991-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MLA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Luqa Airport and Valletta. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MLA to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airport is modern, clean, compact, and surprisingly easy to navigate.”
oksana osiniene5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“You can really feel that the airport is managed professionally with attention to passenger comfort and convenience.”
Fadi Daoud5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LMML
IATA
MLA
FAA / Local
LMML
Elevation
300 ft
Coordinates
35.8459° N · 14.4915° 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
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,991 ft
- 13/3110,991 ft × 190 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/237,785 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,991 ft
MLA's 10,991 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.
- 69nmCIYComiso AirportComiso
- 94nmLMPLampedusa AirportLampedusa
- 96nmLICZSigonella Navy Air BaseSigonella (CT)
- 101nmCTACatania-Fontanarossa AirportCatania
- 135nmPNLPantelleria AirportPantelleria (TP)
- 145nmREGReggio Calabria AirportReggio Calabria
Location
Open the full mapLMML · Malta International Airport · Valletta, Malta
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MLA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,839 nm | 9h 20m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,994 nm | 9h 41m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,186 nm | 10h 8m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,491 nm | 10h 51m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,646 nm | 11h 12m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,693 nm | 11h 19m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,732 nm | 11h 24m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,932 nm | 11h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MLA?
- Malta International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,991 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 MLA?
- Malta International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,991 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MLA?
- The closest alternate is Comiso Airport (CIY), about 69 nm away, followed by Lampedusa Airport (LMP) at 94 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MLA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 20m (3,839 nm), New York about 9h 41m (3,994 nm), Washington DC about 10h 8m (4,186 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.