Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): Airport Guide

Airport facts

IATA code: BLQ
ICAO code: LIPE
City: Bologna
Region / province: Emilia-Romagna
Country / territory: Italy
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 44.5354° N, 11.2887° E
Elevation: 37 m (123 ft)
Time zone: Europe/Rome (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
Runways: 1
Longest runway: 2,803 m (9,196 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
12/30	2,803 m9,196 ft	45 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
9,296 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,715 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,585 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 30 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
APP EAST	Approach East	118.150 MHz
APP WEST	Approach West	133.775 MHz
APP WEST D	Approach West Discretional	120.100 MHz
ATIS	—	134.875 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.925 MHz
Tower TWR	—	120.800 MHz
TWR D	Tower Discretional	120.100 MHz

Air freight to and from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bologna through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in Italy

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport	FRL	Forlì (FC)	73 km
Florence Airport, Peretola	FLR	Firenze (FI)	81 km
Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport	VRN	Caselle (VR)	101 km
Pisa International Airport	PSA	Pisa (PI)	119 km
Federico Fellini International Airport	RMI	Rimini (RN)	120 km
Venice Marco Polo Airport	VCE	Venezia (VE)	136 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?

The IATA code of Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is BLQ and its ICAO code is LIPE. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport located?

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, at coordinates 44.5354° N, 11.2887° E and an elevation of 37 m (123 ft).

How far is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,585 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,715 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,296 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 30 min.

How long is the runway at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?

The longest runway at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 2,803 m (9,196 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.