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==History==
==History==
===Early development===
===Early development===
The airport was founded by the [[Aeronautica Militare]], Italy's Air Force, in 1926. A [[flight training]] facility was in operation between 1933 and 1943. The first hangar was designed by [[Pier Luigi Nervi]], a famous architect. In 1946, a [[Meteorology|meteorological]] service was established, and in 1952, the [[Salerno]] Air Club was founded. The airport has hosted a [[Carabinieri]] [[helipad]] since 1975, and a [[Firefighter]] [[helipad]] and [[parachuting]] school since 1984. A new [[control tower]] was built in 1987. The airport was used exclusively by the [[Carabinieri]], [[Vigili del Fuoco]], flight and parachuting school and small [[Private jet|private jets]] until 2007.
The airport was founded by the [[Aeronautica Militare]], Italy's Air Force, in 1926. A [[flight training]] facility was in operation between 1933 and 1943. The first hangar was designed by [[Pier Luigi Nervi]], a famous architect. In 1946, a [[Meteorology|meteorological]] service was established, and in 1952, the [[Salerno]] Air Club was founded. The airport has hosted a [[Carabinieri]] [[helipad]] since 1975, and a [[Firefighter]] [[helipad]] and [[parachuting]] school since 1984. A new [[control tower]] was built in 1987. The airport was used exclusively by the [[Carabinieri]], [[Vigili del Fuoco]], flight and parachuting school and small [[Private jet|private jets]] until 2007.


The airport was then upgraded to accommodate airline service, with four [[Airport check-in|check-in desks]], two [[Boarding (transport)|boarding]] areas, and new luggage belts and waiting rooms being constructed. The [[runway]] has a [[VHF omnidirectional range|VOR system]] and a lighting system. The runway's length was extended to {{Convert|1654|m|ft|abbr=on}}, and in 2011 a project was proposed for the extension of the runway up to {{Convert|2020|m|ft|abbr=on}} and for the creation of new infrastructure and other improvements. The airport was subsequently closed in 2016.
The airport was then upgraded to accommodate airline service, with four [[Airport check-in|check-in desks]], two [[Boarding (transport)|boarding]] areas, and new luggage belts and waiting rooms being constructed. The [[runway]] has a [[VHF omnidirectional range|VOR system]] and a lighting system. The runway's length was extended to {{Convert|1654|m|ft|abbr=on}}, and in 2011 a project was proposed for the extension of the runway up to {{Convert|2020|m|ft|abbr=on}} and for the creation of new infrastructure and other improvements. The airport was subsequently closed in 2016.


===Service resumption===
===Service resumption===
In July 2024, the airport will resume scheduled passenger flights. [[easyJet]] and [[Volotea]] have already announced they will serve the airport with new domestic and international routes. To accommodate large passenger aircraft, the runway has been extended to {{Convert|2000|m|ft|-1}}. In 2025, the construction of a new terminal is planned, along with a runway extension to {{Convert|2200|m|ft|-1|abbr=on}}, the creation of more parking space and the construction of a new general aviation terminal. The airport is supposed to be in full operation in 2026 or 2027.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Buckley |first=Julia |date=2024-02-09 |title=This classic Italian destination will get its own airport |url=https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/amalfi-coast-airport-salerno/index.html |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> The new terminal, designed by Deerns Group, will have 5 gates (no jetbridges). Its design will let light pass through, creating an open space. It will also have [[Photovoltaics|photovoltaic]] panels on its roof to power the airport and will be built using entirely sustainable materials. The airport will have 8 parking spaces for aircraft and a plaza at the terminal's entrance.
In July 2024, the airport scheduled passenger flights. [[easyJet]] and [[Volotea]] the airport with new domestic and international routes. To accommodate large passenger aircraft, the runway has been extended to {{Convert|2000|m|ft|-1}}. In 2025, the construction of a new terminal is planned, along with a runway extension to {{Convert|2200|m|ft|-1|abbr=on}}, the creation of more parking space and the construction of a new general aviation terminal. The airport is supposed to be in full operation in 2026 or 2027.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Buckley |first=Julia |date=2024-02-09 |title=This classic Italian destination will get its own airport |url=https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/amalfi-coast-airport-salerno/index.html |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref>
The new terminal, designed by Deerns Group, will have 5 gates (no jetbridges). Its design will let light pass through, creating an open space. It will also have [[Photovoltaics|photovoltaic]] panels on its roof to power the airport and will be built using entirely sustainable materials. The airport will have 8 parking spaces for aircraft and a plaza at the terminal's entrance.


==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations==
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|[[easyJet]] | '''Seasonal:''' [[EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg|Basel/Mulhouse]] (begins 12 July 2024),<ref name="VTI"/> [[Berlin Brandenburg Airport|Berlin]] (begins 12 July 2024),<ref name="VTI"/> [[Geneva Airport|Geneva]] (begins 12 July 2024),<ref name="VTI"/> [[London Gatwick Airport|London–Gatwick]] (begins 13 July 2024),<ref name="VTI"/> [[Milan Malpensa Airport|Milan–Malpensa]] (begins 11 July 2024)<ref name="VTI">{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240320-u2ns24qsr|title=esayJet Schedules Salerno July 2024 Launch|website=Aeroroutes|date=March 20, 2024|access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref>
|[[easyJet]] | '''Seasonal:''' [[EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg|Basel/Mulhouse]],<ref name="VTI"/> [[Berlin Brandenburg Airport|Berlin]],<ref name="VTI"/> [[Geneva Airport|Geneva]],<ref name="VTI"/> [[London Gatwick Airport|London–Gatwick]],<ref name="VTI"/> [[Milan Malpensa Airport|Milan–Malpensa]]<ref name="VTI">{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240320-u2ns24qsr|title=esayJet Schedules Salerno July 2024 Launch|website=Aeroroutes|date=March 20, 2024|access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref>
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|[[Ryanair]] | [[Bergamo Airport|Bergamo]] (begins 1 August 2024),<ref>https://www.ilmattino.it/salerno/aeroporto_salerno_costa_d_amalfi_ryanair_tre_nuove_destinazioni-8187387.html</ref> [[Turin Airport|Turin]] (begins 2 August 2024)<ref>https://www.ilmattino.it/salerno/aeroporto_salerno_costa_d_amalfi_ryanair_tre_nuove_destinazioni-8187387.html</ref> <br> '''Seasonal:''' [[London Stansted Airport|London–Stansted]] (begins 4 August 2024)<ref>https://www.ilmattino.it/salerno/aeroporto_salerno_costa_d_amalfi_ryanair_tre_nuove_destinazioni-8187387.html</ref>
|[[Ryanair]] | [[Bergamo Airport|Bergamo]] (begins 1 August 2024),<ref>https://www.ilmattino.it/salerno/aeroporto_salerno_costa_d_amalfi_ryanair_tre_nuove_destinazioni-8187387.html</ref> [[Turin Airport|Turin]] (begins 2 August 2024)<ref>https://www.ilmattino.it/salerno/aeroporto_salerno_costa_d_amalfi_ryanair_tre_nuove_destinazioni-8187387.html</ref> <br> '''Seasonal:''' [[London Stansted Airport|London–Stansted]] (begins 4 August 2024)<ref>https://www.ilmattino.it/salerno/aeroporto_salerno_costa_d_amalfi_ryanair_tre_nuove_destinazioni-8187387.html</ref>
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|[[Volotea]] | [[Catania–Fontanarossa Airport|Catania]], [[Verona Villafranca Airport|Verona]] (both begin 2 September 2024)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://napoli.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/02/07/news/volotea_aeroporto_salerno_rotte_italia_francia-422076705/ |title=Volotea prende il volo da Salerno: al via 4 rotte alla volta di Italia e Francia |date=7 February 2024 |website=napoli.repubblica.it |language=Italian |trans-title=Volotea take offs from Salerno: announced 4 routes to Italy and France}}</ref> <br> '''Seasonal:''' [[Cagliari Elmas Airport|Cagliari]] (begins 13 July 2024),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://napoli.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/02/07/news/volotea_aeroporto_salerno_rotte_italia_francia-422076705/ |title=Volotea prende il volo da Salerno: al via 4 rotte alla volta di Italia e Francia |date=7 February 2024 |website=napoli.repubblica.it |language=Italian |trans-title=Volotea take offs from Salerno: announced 4 routes to Italy and France}}</ref> [[Nantes Atlantique Airport|Nantes]] (begins 11 July 2024)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://napoli.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/02/07/news/volotea_aeroporto_salerno_rotte_italia_francia-422076705/ |title=Volotea prende il volo da Salerno: al via 4 rotte alla volta di Italia e Francia |date=7 February 2024 |website=napoli.repubblica.it |language=Italian |trans-title=Volotea take offs from Salerno: announced 4 routes to Italy and France}}</ref>
|[[Volotea]] | [[Catania–Fontanarossa Airport|Catania]], [[Verona Villafranca Airport|Verona]] (both begin 2 September 2024)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://napoli.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/02/07/news/volotea_aeroporto_salerno_rotte_italia_francia-422076705/ |title=Volotea prende il volo da Salerno: al via 4 rotte alla volta di Italia e Francia |date=7 February 2024 |website=napoli.repubblica.it |language=Italian |trans-title=Volotea take offs from Salerno: announced 4 routes to Italy and France}}</ref> <br> '''Seasonal:''' [[Cagliari Elmas Airport|Cagliari]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://napoli.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/02/07/news/volotea_aeroporto_salerno_rotte_italia_francia-422076705/ |title=Volotea prende il volo da Salerno: al via 4 rotte alla volta di Italia e Francia |date=7 February 2024 |website=napoli.repubblica.it |language=Italian |trans-title=Volotea take offs from Salerno: announced 4 routes to Italy and France}}</ref> [[Nantes Atlantique Airport|Nantes]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://napoli.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/02/07/news/volotea_aeroporto_salerno_rotte_italia_francia-422076705/ |title=Volotea prende il volo da Salerno: al via 4 rotte alla volta di Italia e Francia |date=7 February 2024 |website=napoli.repubblica.it |language=Italian |trans-title=Volotea take offs from Salerno: announced 4 routes to Italy and France}}</ref>
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==Transport==
==Transport==
===Road===
* Car:
The airport can be reached via the [[Autostrada A2 (Italy)|Autostrada A2 SA-RC]], exit [[Montecorvino Pugliano]] - Pontecagnano Sud as well as via the Tangenziale di Salerno, SS 18 "Pontecagnano" exit or SP 417 "Aversana" exits and the [[Strada statale 18 Tirrena Inferiore|Strada statale 18 Tirrena Inferiore]]. Taxis are available with a fixed fee towards Salerno, there are also 150 free parking spaces in front of the terminal.<ref>[https://www.aeroportosalerno.it/en/by-car aeroportosalerno.it - By car] retrieved 7 July 2024</ref>
**[[Autostrada A2 (Italy)|Autostrada A2 SA-RC]], [[Montecorvino Pugliano]] - Pontecagnano Sud - Airport exit;
**Tangenziale di Salerno, SS 18 racc "Pontecagnano" exit or SP 417 "Aversana"- Airport exit;
**[[Strada statale 18 Tirrena Inferiore|Strada statale 18 Tirrena Inferiore]].
* Taxi: fixed fee from/to [[Salerno]] 30 € from/to [[Battipaglia]] 15 €
* Bus: CSTP 8 line
* Train: [[Salerno railway station|Salerno]] and Pontecagnano Faiano train stations
* Subway: ''none'' (an extension of the [[Salerno metropolitan railway service|Salerno Metro]] to the airport is planned)


===Public transport===
There are also 150 free parking spaces in front of the terminal.
A special express coach (''Salerno Airlink'') as well as Line 8 of the local bus company CSTP connect the airport with Salerno.<ref>[https://www.aeroportosalerno.it/en/by-bus aeroportosalerno.it - By bus] retrieved 7 July 2024</ref> The nearest train stations are [[Salerno railway station|Salerno]] and [[Pontecagnano Faiano]]. An extension of the [[Salerno metropolitan railway service|Salerno Metro]] to the airport is also in planning stages.{{cn|date=July 2024}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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[[Category:Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Italy]]
[[Category:Airports established in 1926]]
[[Category:Airports established in 1926]]
[[Category:Airports disestablished in 2016]]
[[Category:Airports established in 2024]]
[[Category:Airports in Italy]]
[[Category:Airports in Italy]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Salerno|Airport]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Salerno|Airport]]

Latest revision as of 12:00, 13 July 2024

"Amalfi Airport" redirects here. For the airport in Colombia, see Amalfi Airport (Colombia).
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport

Aeroporto di Salerno - Costa d'Amalfi
Summary
Airport typePublic / Military
Owner/OperatorAeroporto di Salerno S.p.A.
ServesSalerno
LocationPontecagnano Faiano
Opened1926 (1926)
Elevation AMSL131 ft / 40 m
Coordinates40°37′12″N 14°54′45″E / 40.62000°N 14.91250°E / 40.62000; 14.91250
Websitewww.aeroportosalerno.it
Map
QSR is located in Italy
QSR
QSR
Location of the airport in Italy
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
05/23 6,567 2,000 Asphalt

Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (IATA: QSR, ICAO: LIRI),[1] is an airport located in the comune of Pontecagnano Faiano in southern Italy. It serves the city of Salerno and the coastal areas of Amalfi and Cilento. It is also known as Salerno-Pontecagnano Airport.[2][3]

History[edit]

Early development[edit]

The airport was founded by the Aeronautica Militare, Italy's Air Force, in 1926. A flight training facility was in operation between 1933 and 1943. The first hangar was designed by Pier Luigi Nervi, a famous architect. In 1946, a meteorological service was established, and in 1952, the Salerno Air Club was founded. The airport has hosted a Carabinieri helipad since 1975, and a Firefighter helipad and parachuting school since 1984. A new control tower was built in 1987. The airport was used exclusively by the Carabinieri, Vigili del Fuoco, flight and parachuting school and small private jets until 2007.[citation needed]

The airport was then upgraded to accommodate airline service, with four check-in desks, two boarding areas, and new luggage belts and waiting rooms being constructed. The runway has a VOR system and a lighting system. The runway's length was extended to 1,654 m (5,427 ft), and in 2011 a project was proposed for the extension of the runway up to 2,020 m (6,630 ft) and for the creation of new infrastructure and other improvements. The airport was subsequently closed in 2016.[citation needed]

Service resumption[edit]

In July 2024, the airport has resumed scheduled passenger flights. easyJet and Volotea are serving the airport with new domestic and international routes. To accommodate large passenger aircraft, the runway has been extended to 2,000 metres (6,560 ft). In 2025, the construction of a new terminal is planned, along with a runway extension to 2,200 m (7,220 ft), the creation of more parking space and the construction of a new general aviation terminal. The airport is supposed to be in full operation in 2026 or 2027.[4]

The new terminal, designed by Deerns Group, will have 5 gates (no jetbridges). Its design will let light pass through, creating an open space. It will also have photovoltaic panels on its roof to power the airport and will be built using entirely sustainable materials. The airport will have 8 parking spaces for aircraft and a plaza at the terminal's entrance.[citation needed]

Airlines and destinations[edit]

The following airlines operate regular scheduled services at Salerno:

AirlinesDestinations
easyJet Seasonal: Basel/Mulhouse,[5] Berlin,[5] Geneva,[5] London–Gatwick,[5] Milan–Malpensa[5]
Ryanair Bergamo (begins 1 August 2024),[6] Turin (begins 2 August 2024)[7]
Seasonal: London–Stansted (begins 4 August 2024)[8]
Volotea Catania, Verona (both begin 2 September 2024)[9]
Seasonal: Cagliari,[10] Nantes[11]

Statistics[edit]

Annual passenger traffic at QSR airport. See Wikidata query.
Year Movements Variation % Passengers Variation %
2008 588 Steady 18,067 Steady
2009 469 Decrease 20.24 3,968 Decrease 78.04
2010 1,049 Increase 123.67 5,163 Increase 30.12
2011 2,644 Increase 152.05 24,631 Increase 377.07
2012 1,553 Decrease 41.26 8,797 Decrease 64.28
2013 826 Decrease 46,81 2,009 Decrease 77,16
2014 832 Increase 0,7 2,245 Increase 11,07
Total 7,129 62,635

Transport[edit]

Road[edit]

The airport can be reached via the Autostrada A2 SA-RC, exit Montecorvino Pugliano - Pontecagnano Sud as well as via the Tangenziale di Salerno, SS 18 "Pontecagnano" exit or SP 417 "Aversana" exits and the Strada statale 18 Tirrena Inferiore. Taxis are available with a fixed fee towards Salerno, there are also 150 free parking spaces in front of the terminal.[12]

Public transport[edit]

A special express coach (Salerno Airlink) as well as Line 8 of the local bus company CSTP connect the airport with Salerno.[13] The nearest train stations are Salerno and Pontecagnano Faiano. An extension of the Salerno Metro to the airport is also in planning stages.[citation needed]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Gesac S.p.A. - Aeroporto di Salerno - Costa d'Amalfi". www.aeroportosalerno.it. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  2. ^ (in Italian) List of Italian certified airports by ENAC
  3. ^ "LIRI/Salerno-Costa D'Amalfi General Airport Information". acukwik.com. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  4. ^ Buckley, Julia (2024-02-09). "This classic Italian destination will get its own airport". CNN. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  5. ^ a b c d e "esayJet Schedules Salerno July 2024 Launch". Aeroroutes. March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  6. ^ https://www.ilmattino.it/salerno/aeroporto_salerno_costa_d_amalfi_ryanair_tre_nuove_destinazioni-8187387.html
  7. ^ https://www.ilmattino.it/salerno/aeroporto_salerno_costa_d_amalfi_ryanair_tre_nuove_destinazioni-8187387.html
  8. ^ https://www.ilmattino.it/salerno/aeroporto_salerno_costa_d_amalfi_ryanair_tre_nuove_destinazioni-8187387.html
  9. ^ "Volotea prende il volo da Salerno: al via 4 rotte alla volta di Italia e Francia" [Volotea take offs from Salerno: announced 4 routes to Italy and France]. napoli.repubblica.it (in Italian). 7 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Volotea prende il volo da Salerno: al via 4 rotte alla volta di Italia e Francia" [Volotea take offs from Salerno: announced 4 routes to Italy and France]. napoli.repubblica.it (in Italian). 7 February 2024.
  11. ^ "Volotea prende il volo da Salerno: al via 4 rotte alla volta di Italia e Francia" [Volotea take offs from Salerno: announced 4 routes to Italy and France]. napoli.repubblica.it (in Italian). 7 February 2024.
  12. ^ aeroportosalerno.it - By car retrieved 7 July 2024
  13. ^ aeroportosalerno.it - By bus retrieved 7 July 2024

External links[edit]

Media related to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport at Wikimedia Commons

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