Catania Fontanarossa.
Private aviation guide to Catania Fontanarossa: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- LICC
- IATA
- CTA
- Serves
- Sicily
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from CTA.
Catania Fontanarossa (LICC) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Sicily.
Catania is the main airport for eastern Sicily and the usual arrival point for Taormina and the Etna area.
Ash from Mount Etna closed the airport several times in 2026, including from 26 to 27 September, so a backup plan via Palermo or Comiso is worth having.
Other options in Sicily include Palermo Falcone Borsellino (PMO). Flights are operated by ENAC-licensed operators.
Catania Fontanarossa at a glance.
| LICC | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 08/26, 7,992 ft (2,436 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry |
| Distance | About 5 km (3 miles) southwest of central Catania |
| Private terminals | Fly Service in the main terminal building, with Italy FBO as supervising agent |
| Rules for private jets | Coordinated airport (slots required); handling is mandatory; parking is limited; volcanic ash from Mount Etna can close the airport |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, LICC; Etna ash shuts Catania Airport again, AeroCorner (closure of 26 to 27 September 2026); Bande orarie (slot), ENAC (coordinated and facilitated Italian airports). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From CTA by private jet.
- Distance
- 208 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 48m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 208 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 48m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 208 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 48m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 234 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 51m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 284 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 59m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 330 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 05m
- One way
- from €6.2k
Other Sicily airports.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Catania Fontanarossa?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Catania Fontanarossa?+
The longest runway is 08/26, 7,992 ft (2,436 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Catania Fontanarossa?+
Coordinated airport (slots required); handling is mandatory; parking is limited; volcanic ash from Mount Etna can close the airport.
Does Catania Fontanarossa have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at CTA?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from CTA today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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