# Sigonella Navy Air Base (NSY)

> Sigonella (CT), IT · IATA: NSY · ICAO: LICZ · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `NSY` |
| ICAO | `LICZ` |
| City | Sigonella (CT) |
| Country | IT |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 37.40170, 14.92240 |

## Description

Sigonella Navy Air Base (IATA: NSY, ICAO: LICZ) is located near Catania, Sicily, at approximately 24 metres — Naval Air Station Sigonella, known as the "Hub of the Med", is one of NATO's and the US Navy's most significant bases in Europe. NAS Sigonella serves as a strategic logistics and supply centre for NATO operations in the Mediterranean and Middle East; no civil operations. For civil air freight in Sicily, Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (IATA: CTA) is the nearest cargo option.

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