Southern Italy's dual-use military and civilian airfield.
Location
Galatina, Italy
Lecce Galatina Air Base, also known as Galatina Fortunato Cesari Airport (IATA: LCC, ICAO: LIBN), is a dual-use military and civil airport located near Galatina in the Province of Lecce, Puglia, southern Italy. It serves primarily as an Italian Air Force base and is home to the 61st Air Brigade, which has historically operated advanced jet trainer aircraft.
The airport has limited scheduled commercial operations and has seen intermittent use by civilian carriers offering seasonal or charter services. Its military role remains dominant, with the facility supporting pilot training and operational missions for the Italian Air Force.
Terminals
The airport has minimal civilian terminal infrastructure, reflecting its primary function as a military air base.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Lecce and the surrounding Salento area is available via road, with Galatina located approximately 15 kilometres south of Lecce.
Notable facts
- ›Home to the Italian Air Force's 61st Air Brigade, historically a major jet pilot training unit.
- ›The airport is named after Fortunato Cesari, an Italian aviator.
- ›The base operated the Aermacchi MB-339 advanced jet trainer for pilot training purposes.
- ›Located in the Salento peninsula, the southernmost part of Puglia.
- ›Civilian commercial activity at the airport has been limited and intermittent.
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