Milan Malpensa Airport (LIMC)

Milan, Italy · Europe

By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot

ICAO

LIMC

IATA

MXP

City

Milan

Country

Italy

Region

Europe

Elevation

768 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

45.6306, 8.7231

Overview

Northern Italy international gateway near the Alps. Fog common in the Po Valley during autumn and winter.

Current Weather at LIMC

Pilots flying into or out of Milan Malpensa Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR LIMC 290350Z 36004KT 9999 BCFG NSC 05/05 Q1022 NOSIG

Wind 360° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 36

Current TAF

TAF LIMC 282300Z 2900/3006 VRB04KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 2900/2908 4000 BCFG

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Milan Malpensa Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for LIMC. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LIMC. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Milan. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Milan Malpensa Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Milan Malpensa Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LIMC include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Milan Malpensa Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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