Grosseto Air Base (IATA: GRS, ICAO: LIRS) is a prominent Italian Air Force installation located 3 km west of Grosseto in the Tuscany region. It serves as the headquarters of the 4º Stormo, which operates Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft dedicated to national air-defense missions.
The base also supports training exercises, tactical operations, and NATO collaborations, making it a vital component of Italy’s military aviation infrastructure. Grosseto Air Base features a 2,994-meter (9,820-foot) asphalt runway capable of accommodating fighter jets, training aircraft, transport planes, and other military operations.
The facility continues to play a central role in national defense readiness, pilot training, and multinational exercises, maintaining its strategic importance within the Italian Air Force.