# Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport (TAR)

> Grottaglie, IT · IATA: TAR · ICAO: LIBG · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `TAR` |
| ICAO | `LIBG` |
| City | Grottaglie |
| Country | IT |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 66 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 40.51750, 17.40320 |

## Description

Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport (IATA: TAR, ICAO: LIBG) is located in Grottaglie, Taranto, Apulia, at approximately 66 metres — a strategic industrial and cargo airport in the steel-producing region of Taranto (Acciaierie d'Italia/ILVA). The airport is known for active cargo operations: industrial and air freight goods from the Taranto region are handled here, favoured by proximity to the Port of Taranto (southern Italy's largest container port). Additionally, Grottaglie has been designated as a space launch site (Avio VEGA rocket segments) and UAV test facility. For larger passenger connections, Brindisi Airport (IATA: BDS) is the nearest alternative.

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