Historic general aviation airfield serving the Milan metropolitan area.
Opened
1910
Location
Bresso, Italy
Milano-Bresso Airfield (ICAO: LIMB) is a general aviation airport located in Bresso, a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy. It is one of the oldest operational airfields in Italy, with roots dating back to the early twentieth century, and has historically served as an important hub for private, sport, and light aircraft operations in the Lombardy region.
The airfield is home to various aero clubs, flight schools, and private aviation operators. It hosts aerial work and training flights rather than scheduled commercial passenger services. The Aero Club Milano has a long association with the facility.
Due to its proximity to the densely urbanized Milan area, Bresso has faced ongoing discussions regarding its future, including proposals for urban redevelopment of the site. Despite these pressures, it continues to operate as a functioning general aviation airfield.
Getting to & from
The airfield is accessible by road and is served by the Milan metropolitan public transport network, including nearby metro connections.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate from Milano-Bresso; it serves only general and sport aviation.
Notable facts
- ›One of the oldest airfields in Italy, with origins in the early 1900s.
- ›Home to Aero Club Milano and several flight training organizations.
- ›No IATA code assigned, as it does not serve scheduled commercial traffic.
- ›Located within the Milan metropolitan area, making it subject to urban development pressures.
- ›Primarily used for light aircraft, helicopters, and sport aviation activities.
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