# Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport (LCC)

> Galatina (LE), IT · IATA: LCC · ICAO: LIBN · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `LCC` |
| ICAO | `LIBN` |
| City | Galatina (LE) |
| Country | IT |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 48 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 40.23920, 18.13330 |

## Description

Pilots — not pallets — are what Lecce Galatina Airport (IATA: LCC, ICAO: LIBN) turns out. This dual-use Italian Air Force field near Galatina in the Salento is home to the 61° Stormo and the International Flight Training School (IFTS), a joint venture of the Aeronautica Militare and Leonardo that trains Italian and allied jet pilots for the Eurofighter and F-35; since July 2025 the new M-345 (T-345A) trainer has joined the established M-346 fleet. There is effectively no commercial scheduled or cargo traffic. For air freight in southern Apulia, Brindisi Airport (IATA: BDS), about 35 km away, and Bari (IATA: BRI) are the nearest cargo gateways. Road links run via the SS613 and SS16.

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