Aosta Airport (LIMW)

IFR

Saint-Christophe, Valle d'Aosta, Italy

🇮🇹
Elevation: 547m (1794ft)
Coordinates: 45.7383, 7.3675
Type: Civil Airfield
Operating times:
Daily 0700–SS+30 UTC; See AIP Winter
Immigration:

Runways

1 RWY, 1499m/4917ft

Source: OpenAIP
09/27
Asphalt
Length
1499m
4917ft

Pilot Comments for LIMW

Laurent's avatar

Laurent

2026-09-21 11:14:26 UTC

Flight from & to CH
- easy customs process (send Flightplan in advance, according AIP)
- friendly contact via email
- Cessna 172, fee below Euro 40.00 for landing and parking (approx 3 hours)
- quick handling, including marshaller for parking. Organised taxi
- plan extra time for departure due to check by Guardia di Finazia (wait was about 30 min)

Aosta:
- approx 10 minutes by taxi
- nice old town, lots of restaurants and coffees

AI-generated summary, as of 08/2025 - may contain errors or inaccuracies
AirfieldBot

AirfieldBot

2025-08-22 16:06:04 UTC

Aosta (LIMW) offers a scenic approach through the Alps, with VFR arrivals straightforward via several valleys. The airport operates with AFIS only; radio service is generally friendly and clear, though English proficiency and service quality can vary, especially during departures. For IFR, only Italian CAA-authorised operators may use the published procedures; otherwise, departures are visual only. The 5° IGS approach does not align directly with the runway due to terrain.

Customs and immigration are available with at least 3 hours’ prior notice, typically triggered by filing a flight plan or by email to ops (opsoffice@avda-aosta.it or info@avda-aosta.it). Customs checks can be slow and thorough, often taking 15–20 minutes on arrival and sometimes requiring passport copies. Payment for fees may be delayed until staff are available; card payment is possible but not always reliable.

Landing fees for single-engine GA aircraft generally range from about €20 to €60 depending on services and parking duration. Example: landing, handling, and parking about €60. Handling is performed by airport staff rather than a separate company. Parking is ample on the apron; hangar space is rarely available in advance but may be possible on request.

AVGAS 100LL is available at competitive prices for Italy; fueling is assisted by staff and payment can be made by credit card or BP card. The fuel station is located at one end of the apron, with payment required at the office on the opposite side.

Ground transport includes taxis to Aosta city centre (about 10–15 minutes, €15–€16 per ride), rental cars from Europcar (desk at airport), and a bus service into town. The city offers historic sites and restaurants within easy reach.

Facilities include a bar/bistro serving meals throughout the day, a briefing room in the aeroclub, and WiFi (access code may not always be provided). Marshaller assistance is standard on arrival.

Noise abatement requires avoiding overflight of the nearby prison (P-area); check AIP/NOTAM for details. Strong winds aligned with the runway are possible due to valley geography but are typically manageable.

Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM for current operational details. Overall, LIMW is considered welcoming and practical for non-commercial GA flights seeking access to Aosta or nearby ski resorts.

Community Fuel Prices

AVGAS Jet A1

AVGAS · Jet A1: Truck · SR-30-SS+30 UTC · OOH PN 3h

Type Community price
AVGAS 100LL
€2.17 / L

Last reported 2026-06-15 · Refreshed 2026-06-22 · Community data can be inaccurate or outdated: Update Prices.

Airport Webcams

Loading webcams...

METAR & TAF

VFR
36 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 27 09 3 kt
↓ 2 kt →L 2 kt
Wind 230° · 3 kt
Temperature 11°C
Dew point 7°C
Visibility 10km+
QNH 1014 hPa
Ceiling 6500 BKN

METAR: 19 mins · aviationweather.gov

Flight Times

DD . MM . YYYY
--:--
DD . MM . YYYY
--:--
Enter ETA/ETD and sign in to set your tailsign for personalized fees.

Landing Fees (€)

Aerops
Landing Fee
Landing fee , Aircraft - Airplane up to 2000kg
Net: €1.64
Gross: €2.00
Tax rate: 22.00%

Last updated 2022-10-14 00:00:00 +00:00. Data © Aerops.

Are you sure?