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CTA Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (IATA: CTA, ICAO:LICC) is located in the the city of Catania, Italy. It is the primary international airport serving Catania and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+390957239111

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IATA Code

CTA

ICAO Code

LICC

Name

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Italy (IT)

City

Catania

Latitude

37.4667800

Longitude

15.0664000

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+390957239111

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Airport Overview

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), identified by ICAO code LICC, is an international regional gateway serving Catania and the wider eastern Sicily market. It is located approximately 4.3 km southwest of central Catania, at 37.4667800, 15.0664000, with local time generally aligned to UTC+01:00 and seasonal daylight-saving changes. For international freight, the airport is primarily a passenger-airport gateway with belly-hold capacity and handling arrangements rather than a dedicated all-cargo hub. Our service team uses it for Sicily-bound imports and exports, while evaluating European gateway connections when uplift, equipment, customs timing or cargo characteristics require an alternative routing.

Airport name	Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
IATA / ICAO	CTA / LICC
City and country	Catania, Sicily, Italy
Address	Catania, Sicily, Italy
Coordinates	37.4667800, 15.0664000
Airport telephone	+39 095 723 9111

Key Highlights

Regional international gateway for Catania, eastern Sicily and nearby industrial, commercial and tourism markets.
Useful for passenger-aircraft belly cargo, but available capacity, aircraft type and acceptance conditions can vary by season and operating schedule.
European hub connections are normally more practical for network cargo than relying on a single direct uplift option.
Sea, road and air coordination is important because Sicily-bound cargo may involve an additional mainland transfer or feeder leg.
Temperature-sensitive, dangerous-goods, oversized and urgent shipments require carrier and handling-agent confirmation before booking.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team confirms the actual handling chain with the appointed airline, ground handler and customs representative before issuing final shipping instructions. Facility availability should not be inferred solely from passenger-terminal information.

General cargo handling

Routine export and import cargo is normally processed through the airport’s contracted cargo-handling arrangements. Cut-off, acceptance windows and warehouse handover instructions must be checked for each flight.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Cool-chain acceptance, transfer exposure, packaging requirements and storage duration must be confirmed in advance. We recommend a validated shipper pack and a documented temperature-handling plan.

Dangerous goods

Acceptance depends on the airline, commodity classification, packing instruction, labels, declaration and available trained handling capability. Pre-approval is essential for batteries, chemicals and other regulated articles.

Customs and controlled cargo

Import, export, transit and temporary-admission shipments require the appropriate Italian customs declaration and supporting records. Bonded or customs-controlled processing is subject to the appointed operator and shipment regime.

Special handling

Live animals, human remains, valuables, pharmaceuticals, perishables, oversized pieces and cargo requiring security controls should be presented only after written acceptance is obtained.

Trucking interface

Local delivery, mainland feeder arrangements and airport collection are scheduled around warehouse release, customs status, driver access and consignee receiving hours.

Routes & Transit Times

Common planning patterns include direct or connecting services to Italian gateways such as Rome and Milan, followed by European or intercontinental onward uplift, subject to current schedules and capacity.
For long-haul shipments, our team may compare European hub routings with mainland Italy trucking or air-sea alternatives when the cargo profile makes a direct regional departure unsuitable.
Transit time is affected by flight frequency, weekend and holiday schedules, aircraft belly capacity, security screening, customs release, transfer time and the final delivery location.
We provide a routing quotation only after checking commodity, dimensions, chargeable weight, ready time, destination, service level and any special handling requirement; published schedules are not a delivery guarantee.

All routing, connection and transit proposals are subject to airline confirmation, operational restrictions and the actual acceptance status at the time of booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary catchment area is Catania and eastern Sicily, with road distribution to other Sicilian production, retail and tourism locations.
Typical forwarder enquiries may include fashion and consumer goods, industrial components, electronics, machinery parts, e-commerce consignments and time-sensitive commercial samples.
Sicily’s agricultural and food economy can generate demand for perishables and temperature-sensitive products; acceptance depends on seasonality, packaging, inspection and available cool-chain handling.
Pharmaceuticals and healthcare shipments require documented temperature control, packaging validation, security procedures and consignee readiness rather than relying on standard general-cargo treatment.
Imports for local manufacturers and exports from Sicilian suppliers may require coordinated customs brokerage and final-mile trucking beyond the airport area.

Operations & Compliance

Flight cut-off: airline cargo cut-off is flight-specific and can be earlier for dangerous goods, perishables, live animals, valuables or screened cargo. Our team confirms the actual acceptance deadline rather than using a generic airport estimate.
Documentation: provide a complete commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, accurate HS classification and origin information. Export controls, licences, certificates and customs representation must be reviewed according to the commodity and trade route.
Dangerous goods and batteries: correct UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, labels, declaration and battery details are required where applicable. Misdeclaration can cause refusal, delay or regulatory action.
Customs and release: cargo may be held for documentary review, physical inspection, security screening or missing fiscal information. Consignee availability, broker instructions and delivery appointments should be arranged before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send dimensions, gross weight, package count, commodity description, ready time and destination before requesting space. For irregular cargo, include photographs and the centre-of-gravity or handling details where relevant.
Book earlier for peak tourism periods, public holidays, perishables, DG, temperature-controlled goods and shipments requiring a mainland connection.
Use impact-resistant, moisture-protected packaging with clear handling marks; ensure the packing list matches the physical cargo and air waybill exactly.
Keep an alternative plan available, such as a different Italian or European gateway, when the required aircraft capacity, special handling or delivery deadline cannot be secured through Catania–Fontanarossa Airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our team arrange international export cargo through Catania–Fontanarossa Airport?

Yes, subject to airline acceptance, available capacity, customs clearance and the commodity’s handling requirements. We first compare direct and connecting options and then confirm the applicable warehouse cut-off and documents.

Is a direct long-haul flight always available from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport?

No. Availability changes by season, airline schedule, aircraft type and cargo capacity. Many shipments are planned through Italian or other European gateways, with the final routing confirmed at booking.

How should a shipper prepare pharmaceuticals or perishables?

Provide the required temperature range, product sensitivity, packaging specification, expected hold time and handling instructions before booking. Written confirmation of cool-chain acceptance and transfer conditions should be obtained for the specific flight.

What information is needed for dangerous-goods acceptance?

Share the SDS where relevant, UN number, proper shipping name, class or division, packing group, quantity, package type, labels and shipper’s declaration details. Airline pre-approval is required and acceptance is not automatic.

What commonly causes an import delivery delay?

Incomplete customs data, consignee unavailability, inspection, missing licences, late broker instructions, security issues or a mismatch between the invoice, packing list and physical cargo can delay release. Our service team checks these items before arrival whenever possible.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, address, telephone number and time-zone information in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Airport ownership, operating arrangements, flight schedules, cargo acceptance, customs procedures and special-handling availability are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Airport operator and local operational reference: aeroporto.catania.it
Italian civil aviation regulatory reference: enac.gov.it
Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency reference: adm.gov.it
International air transport and airport-code reference: iata.org

Our platform treats carrier schedules, warehouse deadlines, routing, rates and acceptance decisions as quote-stage operational data. The service team verifies these items with the relevant airline, handling agent, customs broker and consignee before execution.