Where is Bolzano Airport in South Tyrol Italy?

Bolzano Airport ( Italian: Aeroporto di Bolzano — Dolomiti, German: Flughafen Bozen — Dolomiten) ( IATA: BZO, ICAO: LIPB) is a small regional airport near Bolzano in the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy . The airport was created in October 1926 with a 1300-meter landing runway.

How big is the runway at Bolzano Airport?

The airport was created in October 1926 with a 1300-meter landing runway. In June 2016, a public opinion poll decided to no longer support the highly deficient airport with money from the government.

Where to go on a flight from Bolzano?

Culinary traditions, history, art and the architectural splendor of Parma and Rome, the beautiful harbors, white beaches and crystal clear water of the bays of Olbia and Ibiza or the cities rich in history with multicultural and lively centers such as Berlin and Düsseldorf: With SKY ALPS you can experience it all with a direct flight from Bolzano.

Why was Bolzano Airport LipB shut down in 2016?

In June 2016, a public opinion poll decided to no longer support the highly deficient airport with money from the government. Therefore, it was decided that the airport’s operator company would be liquidated and the licence given back to the Italian authorities, which means the airport would be shut down entirely if no other operator were found.

Are there any new destinations at Bolzano Airport?

Thanks to SKY ALPS Tour Operator s.r.l. there is new movement and life at Bolzano airport, that restarts with 6 new destinations.

When did Alitalia stop flying out of Bolzano?

South Tirol spent over €120 million in recent years for the airport without attracting any lasting scheduled traffic. Darwin Airline ceased their PSO -flights to Rome on behalf of Alitalia on 18 June 2015 leaving Bolzano Airport again without any scheduled commercial traffic. See source Wikidata query and sources.