Rome Fiumicino Airport (LIRF)
Rome, Italy · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LIRF
IATA
FCO
City
Rome
Country
Italy
Region
Europe
Elevation
15 ft
Runways
4 runways
Coordinates
41.8003, 12.2389
Overview
Busiest Italian airport and ITA Airways hub. Mediterranean climate with occasional low visibility from sea fog.
Current Weather at LIRF
Pilots flying into or out of Rome Fiumicino 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 METAR
METAR LIRF 030850Z 24016KT 9999 FEW018 SCT025 24/19 Q1008 NOSIGWind 240° at 16 kt — likely active runway near heading 24
Current TAF
TAF LIRF 030500Z 0306/0412 17012KT 9999 FEW010 SCT030 BECMG 0308/0310 23013KT BECMG 0314/0316 29010KT BECMG 0320/0322 VRB05KT BECMG 0406/0408 19013KTDecode METAR for LIRF
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LIRF. 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 LIRF. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Rome. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Rome Fiumicino 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LIRF 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
Rome Fiumicino Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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