Venice Marco Polo Airport (LIPZ)
Venice, Italy · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LIPZ
IATA
VCE
City
Venice
Country
Italy
Region
Europe
Elevation
7 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
45.5053, 12.3519
Overview
Lagoon-side airport serving Venice with unique water taxi connections and Adriatic weather patterns.
Current Weather at LIPZ
Pilots flying into or out of Venice Marco Polo Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current TAF
TAF LIPZ 030500Z 0306/0412 VRB05KT 9999 SCT020 BECMG 0310/0312 11011KT PROB40 TEMPO 0314/0317 TSRA BECMG 0317/0319 VRB05KTDecode METAR for LIPZ
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Venice Marco Polo Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LIPZ. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LIPZ. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Venice. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Venice Marco Polo Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LIPZ include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Venice Marco Polo Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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