# Aviano Air Base (AVB)

> Aviano (PN), IT · IATA: AVB · ICAO: LIPA · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `AVB` |
| ICAO | `LIPA` |
| City | Aviano (PN) |
| Country | IT |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 125 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 46.03190, 12.59650 |

## Description

The US Air Force 31st Fighter Wing – the only American fighter wing south of the Alps – is based at Aviano Air Base (IATA: AVB, ICAO: LIPA) in Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Its 510th and 555th Fighter Squadrons fly F-16CG/DG aircraft from this NATO base, which is run by the Italian Air Force and sits at roughly 125 metres. Central to NATO deterrence in southern Europe, Aviano has no civil commercial operations. For air freight in the Friuli region, Venice Marco Polo (VCE) and Trieste (TRS) are the nearest cargo options.

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