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Ghedi Air Base

Ghedi Air Base (ICAO LIPL) is an active military air base in Italy, operated by the Italian Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,991 m). Home to the 6º Stormo, the 102º Gruppo "Giuseppe Cenni", the 154º Gruppo "Diavoli Rossi", the 155º Gruppo "Le Pantere", flying F-35 Lightning II, Tornado.

Facility Details

Aircraft Based Here
F-35 Lightning II profile drawing F-35 Lightning II Combat Aircraft 102º Gruppo "Giuseppe Cenni" Tornado profile drawing Tornado Combat Aircraft 154º Gruppo "Diavoli Rossi"
Map
Map of Ghedi Air Base

45.4322°N, 10.2678°E · 101 m elevation

Summary
Operating Country 🇮🇹 Italy
Location🇮🇹 Italy
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1909
Operating OrganizationItalian Air Force
Units
6º Stormo102º Gruppo "Giuseppe Cenni"154º Gruppo "Diavoli Rossi"155º Gruppo "Le Pantere"
Location & Technical Details
Elevation101 m (331 ft)
ICAO codeLIPL
Runways
13/31 · 2,991 m (9,813 ft) · Asphalt
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All Military Air Bases Italy Air Bases
Operating forces
🇮🇹 Italy Italy Air Force
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Description

Ghedi Air Base is located 15 km southeast of Brescia in Lombardy, Italy. The installation hosts the 6° Stormo (6th Wing) of the Italian Air Force. The wing traces its origins to the pre-WWII era and was reconstituted at Ghedi in 1955. During the Cold War, the unit operated F-84F Thunderstreaks and Panavia Tornado IDS strike aircraft.

The 6° Stormo comprises three squadrons: the 102° Gruppo and 154° Gruppo, which operate F-35A Lightning II aircraft, and the 155° Gruppo, which operates the Tornado ECR (Electronic Combat/Reconnaissance). The base is one of the European sites hosting B61 nuclear bombs under NATO nuclear sharing agreements. These weapons are maintained during peacetime by the U.S. Air Force 704th Munitions Support Squadron (MUNSS).

Infrastructure includes underground Weapon Storage and Security System (WS3) vaults situated within aircraft shelters. The facility has undergone upgrades to support F-35A operations and is certified for NATO nuclear missions. The site maintains a portion of the nuclear stockpile hosted by Italy, with additional assets located at Aviano Air Base.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 212026 Updated Rebuilt the resident unit list and recorded the units that were missing
  2. AUG 212026 Updated Recorded the 2 aircraft types based at this air base
  3. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  4. APR 72026 Updated Ghedi Air Base: organization updated; Ghedi Air Base: description updated; Ghedi Air Base: units updated
  5. JAN 122026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed