Flying in Bologna, Italy
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Bologna — the nearest is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (LIPE), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 22m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 38m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Bologna
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Ferrara-San Luca Airfield
Prati Vecchi d'Aguscello Airfield
Lugo Francesco Baracca Airfield
Pavullo Airfield
Modena-Marzaglia Airfield
Carpi-Budrione Airfield
Reggio Emilia Airport
Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport
Legnago Airfield
Ravenna Airport
Florence Airport, Peretola
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:19–19:41 | 15h 22m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:41–16:19 | 8h 38m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 17.9°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 16 km/h | 28% |
| Summer | 30.8°C / 87°F | 19.5°C / 67°F | 16 km/h | 20% |
| Autumn | 20.3°C / 69°F | 11.6°C / 53°F | 14 km/h | 25% |
| Winter | 9.2°C / 49°F | 1.9°C / 35°F | 13 km/h | 24% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Bologna, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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