Latina Military Airport, officially known as Aeroporto Militare “E. Comani” (ICAO: LIRL), is a key training base of the Italian Air Force, located in the Lazio region near the city of Latina, roughly 60-65 km south of Rome. It is home to the 70° Stormo “Giulio Cesare Graziani,” the Air Force’s principal pilot school for basic and initial training. The field sits at a modest elevation and has a single asphalt runway (alignment 12/30) that is approximately 1,700 m long, capable of handling light training aircraft like the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260, which are used in early flight phases.
Recent years have seen a significant investment in infrastructure: in November 2025, the base unveiled a new airport entrance, reflecting ongoing modernization efforts to improve functionality, safety, and environmental sustainability.
Latina also hosts regular training and operational exercises. For instance, in June 2025, the 70° Stormo conducted a large-scale survival-at-sea exercise (“Foce Verde 2025”) to train flight crews in emergency water landings and rescue procedures.
As a restricted-access military installation, the airbase includes hangars, classrooms, and support facilities tailored for pilot training. Its mission remains largely educational, focused on producing new military pilots. According to the Air Force’s training guide, cadets from the Air Force Academy complete their first flight-training phase at Latina, flying the SF-260.
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