CTA - Catania Fontanarossa 🇮🇹

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:round_pushpin: **LICC - Fontanarossa **

:globe_showing_europe_africa: Catania,Italy

:chart_increasing: International Sicily Airport with 1 Runway, With 2 Terminals, 22 Gates, 6 Ramps, 12M Pax/Year

:vertical_traffic_light: Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
Catania Fontanarossa (LICC) is one of the busiest and most strategic airports in southern Italy, with 12M Pax per year, and it absolutely deserves a spot in World of Airports! Not only is it the main gateway to the beautiful island of Sicily, but it also serves a mix of domestic, European, and seasonal intercontinental traffic, making it a diverse and dynamic hub for aviation fans.

Its location between Mount Etna and the Mediterranean Sea offers a unique geographical setting that would bring fresh visual variety to the game. The airport also presents interesting operational challenges with its single runway layout and high passenger turnover, which would be a fun twist for players who enjoy optimizing efficiency.

Plus, let’s not forget: Sicily is a dream destination for millions of tourists every year, and Catania is right at the heart of it. Adding LICC would not only be a nod to Italian aviation, but also open the doors for more Southern European and Mediterranean connectivity in the game

:airplane_departure: Major Airlines & Routes

  • Domestic: Rome (FCO/CIA), Milan (MXP/LIN/BGY), Bologna, Naples, Venice

  • Europe:

  • Germany: Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf

  • France: Paris, Lyon, Marseille

  • UK: London (Gatwick, Heathrow), Manchester

  • Switzerland: Geneva, Zurich, Basel

  • Austria: Vienna

  • Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

  • Eastern Europe: Bucharest, Tirana, Budapest

  • ITA Airways – National carrier with routes to Rome (FCO), Milan (LIN/FCO), and seasonal destinations.

  • Ryanair – Major low-cost operator with flights to:

    • Milan Bergamo
    • Bologna
    • Pisa
    • Rome Ciampino
    • Vienna
    • Budapest
    • Malta
    • Madrid

  • EasyJet – Serves:

    • Milan Malpensa
    • Naples
    • Geneva
    • Basel
    • London Gatwick

  • Wizz Air – Connects to:

    • Bucharest
    • Budapest
    • Vienna
    • Tirana

  • Volotea – Strong presence with:

    • Venice
    • Verona
    • Turin
    • Naples
    • French destinations (e.g. Nantes, Lyon)

  • Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian) – Seasonal and year-round connections to:

    • Munich
    • Frankfurt
    • Vienna
    • Düsseldorf

  • Turkish Airlines – Direct flights to Istanbul (IST)

  • Transavia – Routes to France and the Netherlands (Paris, Amsterdam)

  • British Airways – Seasonal London Heathrow flights

  • Air France – Seasonal flights to Paris-CDG
    Delta\United - Seasonal flights to New York-KJFK

:world_map: Proximity to Mount Etna (Active Volcano), Coastal Approach, Single Runway Configuration, Weather Sensitivity Limited Taxiways – Aircraft often hold on taxiways or must backtrack the runway, leading to potential bottlenecks.

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