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Grazzanise Air Base

Grazzanise Air Base (ICAO LIRM) is an active military air base in Italy, operated by the Italian Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,991 m). Home to the 9th Wing, the 2nd NATO Signal Squadron.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy
Location๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1943
Operating OrganizationItalian Air Force
Units & aircraft
9th Wing2nd NATO Signal Squadron
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates41.0608ยฐN, 14.0819ยฐE
Elevation9 m (30 ft)
ICAO codeLIRM
Runways
06/24 · 2,991 m (9,813 ft) · Asphalt

Description

Grazzanise Air Base, designated as Carlo Romagnoli Airport, is located in the Campania region of Italy, approximately 20 kilometers west of Caserta and 30 kilometers northwest of Naples. Historically, the installation supported flight operations for squadrons equipped with the North American F-86 Sabre, Fiat G.91, and Lockheed F-104 Starfighter.

The base is operated by the Italian Air Force and serves as the station for the 9ยบ Stormo "Francesco Baracca." This unit functions as a combat search and rescue wing under the Support and Special Forces Command. Additionally, the base hosts the 2nd NATO Signal Squadron, a component of the NATO Communications and Information Agency that supports Allied Joint Force Command Naples.

Infrastructure at the site includes a dispersal and hangar area on the eastern perimeter with capacity for nine aircraft, as well as maintenance hangars and parking areas situated at both ends of the flight line. Navigation aids available at the field consist of TACAN and NDB. The facility features parallel runways, with one utilized for limited helicopter operations. The main base complex, containing administrative and support facilities, is located northwest of the airfield.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Facility details completed (construction year, usage, host country)
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records reconciled against aeronautical sources
  3. APR 72026 Created Page created: Grazzanise Air Base; then latitude and longitude added; description updated