Abruzzo's main gateway on the Adriatic coast of Italy.
Opened
1947
Location
Pescara, Italy
Abruzzo Airport, officially known as Aeroporto Internazionale d'Abruzzo, serves the city of Pescara and the wider Abruzzo region on Italy's central Adriatic coast. Operating under the IATA code PSR and ICAO code LIBP, it is the primary commercial airport for the region and handles both domestic and international traffic.
The airport is relatively modest in size but plays a significant role in connecting Abruzzo to major European destinations, particularly through low-cost carriers. Ryanair has historically been a dominant operator, offering routes to various European cities. The airport also serves as a point of access for tourists heading to the Abruzzo mountains and coastal resorts.
Managed by SAGA S.p.A., the airport has undergone various upgrades over the years to improve passenger facilities and runway capacity. Its proximity to the Pescara city center—just a few kilometers from the Adriatic shoreline—makes it one of the more conveniently located regional airports in Italy.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international departures and arrivals.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Pescara city center and the main railway station by public bus services, with taxi and car rental options also available.
Airlines here
Ryanair is the dominant carrier at Abruzzo Airport, offering numerous low-cost routes across Europe.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 3 km from Pescara's city center, one of the closest airport-to-city distances in Italy.
- ›The airport is named 'Abruzzo Airport' to reflect its role as the gateway for the entire Abruzzo region.
- ›Managed by SAGA S.p.A. (Società Azionaria Gestione Aeroporto).
- ›The single runway is designated 02/20 and measures approximately 2,430 meters in length.
- ›Passenger numbers have historically been around 1–2 million annually, making it a small regional airport.
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