Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Milan Malpensa International Airport (ICAO: LIMC / IATA: MXP)
Location (City, Country)
Milan , Italy
Airport Type & Size
Type: International Airport – Italy’s second-busiest after Rome Fiumicino, and the main airport for northern Italy.Size: Large Hub: Handles more than 25 million passengers annually (pre-pandemic levels, ~28 million in 2019).
Runways: Has two parallel runways (3,920 m and 3,920 m) capable of handling large aircraft, including the Airbus A380.
Serves as a major cargo hub, being one of the busiest freight airports in Southern Europe.
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
Major European Hub: It is Italy’s second-busiest airport, connecting Europe with Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.Airline Variety: Home to ITA Airways, a base for easyJet, and served by many international carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Delta, and more.
Cargo Importance: One of the largest cargo airports in Southern Europe, adding another layer of gameplay variety.
Runway Capacity: With two long parallel runways, it can handle everything from regional aircraft up to the Airbus A380 and an225, offering flexibility in aircraft types.
Geographic Advantage: Positioned in northern Italy, it provides realistic traffic flows between European, transatlantic, and intercontinental routes.
Gameplay Diversity: Players would manage both full-service and low-cost airline operations, plus cargo traffic, making it a well-rounded airport for strategy and progression.
Major Airlines & Routes
Major AirlinesITA Airways – operates domestic and European routes.
easyJet – largest low-cost carrier at MXP with extensive European coverage.
Ryanair – growing presence with budget flights across Europe.
Lufthansa Group (SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa) – key European connections.
Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad – Middle East links.
Turkish Airlines – hub link via Istanbul.
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines – nonstop to the U.S.
Air Canada – to Toronto and Montreal.
Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air – long-haul Asia routes.
Neos Air – Italian leisure airline based at MXP with long-haul flights to the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia.
https://www.flightsfrom.com/MXP
Italian and European Airlines
ITA Airways – Domestic (Rome, Naples, Catania, Palermo) + Europe (Paris, London, Madrid, Frankfurt, Athens).
easyJet – Extensive European network (London Gatwick/Luton, Berlin, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Barcelona, Prague, etc.).
Ryanair – Expanding routes throughout Europe (Brussels, Dublin, Porto, Madrid, Krakow, Bucharest).
Lufthansa / SWISS / Austrian / Brussels Airlines – Hubs in Frankfurt, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels.
North America
Delta Air Lines – New York JFK.
United Airlines – Newark (EWR).
American Airlines – Philadelphia, Miami.
Air Canada – Toronto, Montreal.
Middle East
Emirates – Dubai (DXB).
Qatar Airways – Doha (DOH).
Etihad Airways – Abu Dhabi (AUH).
El Al – Tel Aviv (TLV).
Turkish Airlines – Istanbul (IST).
Asia and the Pacific
Singapore Airlines – Singapore (SIN).
Cathay Pacific – Hong Kong (HKG).
Korean Air – Seoul (ICN).
Air China – Beijing (PEK).
ANA / JAL – Tokyo (NRT/HND).
Air India – Delhi (DEL).
Africa
EgyptAir – Cairo (CAI).
Ethiopian Airlines – Addis Ababa (ADD).
Kenya Airways – Nairobi (NBO).
Neos Air – Zanzibar, Cape Verde, vacation destinations.
Leisure and Charter(Neos Air, others).
Caribbean (Cuba, Dominican Republic).
Maldives.
Mexico (Cancun).
Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket).
Unique Features or Challenges
Unique FeaturesDual Role: Major passenger hub and Italy’s largest cargo airport, making it one of the most diverse airports in Europe.
Two Long Parallel Runways: Both 3,920 m, capable of handling the Airbus A380 and other heavy aircraft.
Base for easyJet & Neos Air: Strong mix of low-cost traffic and long-haul leisure operations.
Gateway Location: Positioned in northern Italy, it connects Europe with Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.
Modern Terminal 1: Serves international carriers with multiple concourses, offering a realistic hub simulation.
Terminal 2 (renovation phase): Historically easyJet’s base—can be used in-game for different gameplay challenges once reintroduced.
Challenges
Weather: Winter fog and poor visibility are common in Lombardy, affecting operations.
Traffic Mix: Balancing low-cost, full-service, and cargo flights makes gate and runway management complex.
Competition: MXP competes with Linate (LIN) for business traffic and Bergamo (BGY) for low-cost carriers—realistic regional dynamics.
Cargo Operations: Large volumes of freight require dedicated stands and logistics, adding complexity.
Seasonal Peaks: Summer tourism and holiday charters to the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia create uneven traffic flows throughout the year.
For World of Airports, MXP offers:
A high variety of aircraft types (regional jets, low-cost A320s, widebodies, freighters).
Mixed-use gameplay with both passenger & cargo handling.
Realistic challenges from weather and traffic surges, giving players strategic depth.
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Aeroporto de Milão-Malpensa – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre
