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Turin Airport

Caselle Torinese (TO), Piedmont (Italy)
IATA: TRN ICAO: LIMF
Longest Active Runway
10,827 ft
3,300 meters
Field Elevation
989 ft
301 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
45.2008°, 7.6496°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#405 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#646 of 7558
Top 8.7% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Italy)
#4 in IT
#4 of 50 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+8.3%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Turin Airport's longest active runway measures 10,827 ft (3,300 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #405. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #646 worldwide (Top 8.7%) and #4 nationally in Italy.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Turin Airport (TRN)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Turin Airport (Caselle) connects Italy's historic automotive and industrial center with the world. Nestled at the foot of the western Alps at 989 ft elevation, TRN's 10,827 ft runway provides complete operational independence for heavy charter widebodies carrying ski tourism and freight. Advanced surface movement lighting and CAT IIIb avionics ensure flights land safely even when thick cold-weather fog rolls across the Piedmont plains.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Single paved Runway 18/36 (10,827 ft / 3,300 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Inaugurated in 1953 as Caselle Airport, comprehensively upgraded for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. Named after former Italian President Sandro Pertini.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Primary gateway to Piedmont and the western Italian Alps, positioned 54 NM southwest of Milan Malpensa (MXP).
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Equipped with Category IIIb instrument landing aids to guarantee aircraft recovery during persistent winter Po Valley radiation fog.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile (ENAC) · ENAV Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP Italia)
Verification Methodology →

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Turin Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 989 ft (301 m MSL) in Caselle Torinese (TO). Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Primary gateway to Piedmont and the western Italian Alps, positioned 54 NM southwest of Milan Malpensa (MXP). Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 2 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) located 52.3 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,827 ft (3,300 m)

Turin Airport's active flight strips comprise 18/36 (10,827 ft). With a longest active threshold of 10,827 ft (3,300 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
18/36 10,827 ft (3300m) 197 ft (60m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name IATA Distance Longest Runway Lighting
Milan Malpensa International Airport (Ferno (VA)) MXP 52.3 NM (96.9 km) 12,861 ft ✅ Lighted
Geneva International Airport (Geneva) GVA 89.7 NM (166.1 km) 12,795 ft ✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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