Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is a large airport serving Catania, Italy. Its IATA code is CTA and its ICAO code is LICC. The airport lies at an elevation of 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 7,989 ft (2,435 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Rome time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CTA
- ICAO code
- LICC
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Coordinates
- 37.4668, 15.0664
- Time zone
- Europe/Rome
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,989 ft · 2,435 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CIY Comiso Airport | Comiso, Italy | 66 km · 41 mi |
| REG Reggio Calabria Airport | Reggio Calabria, Italy | 85 km · 53 mi |
| MLA Malta International Airport | Valletta, Malta | 187 km · 116 mi |
| SUF Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | Lamezia Terme (CZ), Italy | 190 km · 118 mi |
| PMO Falcone–Borsellino Airport | Palermo, Italy | 191 km · 119 mi |
| TPS Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi | Trapani (TP), Italy | 232 km · 144 mi |
| CRV Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras Airport | Isola di Capo Rizzuto (KR), Italy | 245 km · 152 mi |
| LMP Lampedusa Airport | Lampedusa, Italy | 310 km · 193 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CTA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 1,247 | 775 | 673 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,490 | 926 | 804 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 1,631 | 1,013 | 881 | View route |
| LHR London | 1,977 | 1,228 | 1,068 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,025 | 2,501 | 2,174 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,765 | 3,582 | 3,113 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,206 | 4,477 | 3,891 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,328 | 4,553 | 3,957 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,264 | 5,135 | 4,462 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,542 | 5,308 | 4,613 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,336 | 5,801 | 5,041 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,822 | 6,103 | 5,303 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,098 | 6,274 | 5,452 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,669 | 6,629 | 5,761 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,732 | 6,668 | 5,795 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,069 | 9,985 | 8,676 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.250 |
| DIR | DIRECTOR | 120.800 |
| GND | GND | 129.725 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport?
The IATA code of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is CTA and its ICAO code is LICC.
Where is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport located?
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is in Catania, Sicily, Italy, at 37.4668, 15.0664.
What time zone is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in?
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Rome. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 7,989 ft (2,435 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Comiso Airport (CIY), about 66 km (41 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.