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Sicily's southeastern gateway, converted from a Cold War airbase.
Opened
2013
Location
Comiso, Italy
Comiso Airport (IATA: CIY) is a regional airport located near Comiso in the Ragusa province of southeastern Sicily, Italy. It serves as an alternative to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport for travelers visiting the southern and eastern parts of the island.
The airport was developed on the site of a former NATO military base, the Magliocco Air Base, which played a significant role during the Cold War. Following years of redevelopment and investment, the airport opened to commercial traffic in 2013.
The facility primarily handles low-cost carriers offering seasonal and year-round routes to mainland Italy and other European destinations, supporting tourism in the Baroque Val di Noto region, a UNESCO World Heritage area.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal designed to handle regional and low-cost carrier traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include bus services connecting the airport to Comiso, Ragusa, and surrounding towns, as well as taxi and rental car services.
Airlines here
Ryanair is the primary carrier operating at Comiso Airport, offering routes to various Italian and European destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Built on the site of the former NATO Magliocco Air Base, active during the Cold War.
- ›Opened to commercial aviation in May 2013.
- ›Serves the Ragusa province and the UNESCO-listed Val di Noto Baroque towns.
- ›Acts as a secondary gateway for southeastern Sicily, complementing Catania Airport.
- ›The airbase previously housed cruise missiles as part of NATO's nuclear deterrent strategy.
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