Pilot Comments by Stefan

Good airfield with interesting IFR approach with transition to visual final approach between the mountains. Fast service and nice little terminal with a bistro inside. Parking for smaller aircraft is on a rather good grass parking with marshaller. Use the briefing on their website to familiarize with the approach. Paid in total 68,61€ for fees+handling.

PPR required but easily to obtain via ops@sogeaal.it, which is the airport operator and handler (handling mandatory). Easy approach, mostly not too much traffic. Parking position is assigned by tower and marshaller will guide you in, place chocks and tie down the airplane. Handler will drive you to the passenger terminal where you can exit.

For departure, go to the main security check in the passenger terminal and state that you are crew for general aviation. They will then call the handler to pick you up. Easy and fast security check through fast lane, then a stop in the handler's office to pay the fees before they drive you back to the aircraft. Be aware, if you want to refuel, that commercial flights have priority and that you might need to wait long for a fuel truck to be free, especially during the peak times with 3+ airliners landing shortly after each other. Fuel is paid directly with the refueler via WFS card or Credit Card. A marshaller is required on position for pushback/taxi out and tower will not grant you engine start/push-back/taxi before the handler has given his okay.

All in all, probably the cheapest IFR option on Sardinia and a pretty smooth experience, but still not very cheap. The fees invoiced do not 100% match the fees published on their website. It seems that some items were cheaper and some items more expensive than published. I guess it depends on the person present that day which is preparing the invoice.

Fees DA40NG, Parking 67 hours (incl. 2hrs free):
- Basic Handling = 17,04€
- 2x Car-Shuttle à 6,71€ = 13,42€
- Airport Fees = Takeoff/Landing fee 19,04€, Parking fee 110,88€
- Invoice fee = 2€
--> TOTAL: 162,38€

Very nice airfield with good and long grass runway and friendly staff plus all fuel types. Approach is not particularly complicated, brief yourself to avoid the noise sensitive areas on takeoff and landing (all visible in the approach plate). Also, nice restaurant with terrace right next the apron and tower. E-bikes available for rent, takes approx. 20min to the next smaller village with nice cafes.