BLQ Airport (Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

Ducati, Lamborghini and the "Packaging Valley" of machine builders: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (IATA: BLQ, ICAO: LIPE) serves one of Europe's most export-intensive industrial regions. Freight accordingly means machinery, automotive components and spare parts, processed through a dedicated cargo area with customs clearance and express stations. In 2025 the airport handled around 53,700 tonnes of cargo and mail, down 4.7 percent year on year amid global tariff uncertainty, keeping Bologna in fourth place among Italy's cargo airports. With around 10 million passengers a year, the airport ranks among Italy's eight busiest; Ryanair maintains a base here. The operating company, Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna, is listed on the Milan stock exchange — a rarity among Italian airports. Since 2020 the Marconi Express people mover has linked the terminal to the central station, one of Italy's key high-speed rail nodes, in seven minutes. Trucks use the ring road and the A14 motorway; the city centre is just 6 kilometres away. The patron fits the place: radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi, Nobel laureate of 1909, was born in Bologna.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?▼

The IATA code of Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is BLQ. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport located?▼

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna, IT.

What is the ICAO code of Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is LIPE. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?▼

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is at an elevation of 37 meters (123 ft) above sea level.

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