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'''Verona Villafranca Airport''', know as Valerio Catullo, is located near the territories of Villafranca di Verona, Dossobuono and Sommacampagna, it is about 12 km from the center of the city of Verona. Verona it is among the first italian airports for charter flights!  
 


==Official Spotting Locations==
==Official Spotting Locations==


===Location===
There are 6 spotting points near the airport.
'''IT IS REQUIRED'''  a '''HIGH VISIBILITY JACKET''' for spotting in Verona. The jacket it must be used on these spotting points: CANALETTA, CALZONI, TOWER, PANTINA.
 
'''In ALL spotting points it is STRICTLY PROHIBITED create holes in the fence, leave garbage, damage the signs along the fence and everything that goes against the italian law. It is recommended have identity documents in case of inspection by Military Police'''.
 
===CANALETTA===
 
From this spotting point you can take pictures of all aircrafts during the taxi to the apron or to the runway 04 and the departures (or landings when runway in use is 22) from runway 22.
It is recommended from early morning until midday in summer and winter (in summer time pay attention, possible warm in the pictures and backlight).
The suggested lens is a 18/200mm because the aircraft is very close. [45°24'7.43"N - 10°54'3.74"E] [https://www.google.it/maps/dir/45.4020478,10.9010345//@45.4016901,10.9008338,134m/data=!3m1!1e3 Google Maps]
 
'''ATTENTION''' It is prohibited to enter on this close road by car or motorcycle!! There are two parking: [https://www.google.it/maps/dir/45.398942,10.9015844//@45.3990176,10.9010736,225m/data=!3m1!1e3 The first]  is pay parking but, the second one, is [https://www.google.it/maps/dir/45.3980162,10.9022189//@45.3981862,10.9016385,188m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!4m1!3e0 free]! Please, left the vehicle in one of the two car parks, thanks.
 
===CALZONI===
 
Located in the village of “Calzoni” at the end of a country road, from this point you can take pictures of all aircrafts arriving and departing on runway 04/22.
This point is good for all day in winter time (from November to March). During summer is good from early morning until 9:00am to avoid much warm in the photos.
The recommended lens is a 18/200mm or 70/300 mm and use a little ladder to avoid the fence.
[45°23'51.28"N - 10°53'40.41"E] [https://www.google.it/maps/dir/45.3984194,10.8957924//@45.3984952,10.8952633,189m/data=!3m1!1e3 Google Maps]
 
'''ATTENTION''' Please, don't enter with your car or motorcycle on this spotting point! At the beginning of the street there is a little [https://www.google.it/maps/dir/45.3977511,10.8990716//@45.3977836,10.8987938,168m/data=!3m1!1e3 car park], you can left the vehicle here. If this car park is fully, [https://www.google.it/maps/dir/45.3980162,10.9022189//@45.3981862,10.9016385,188m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!4m1!3e0 park here] Thanks! 
 
===TOWER===
 
This point is located after the control tower in a narrow road close to the crops, from this point it is possible to photograph aircrafts when touching down and taking off from RWY 04 and RWY 22.
This point is good from early morning until the sunset in winter time (from November to March approximately).  In the summer time is good from early morning until 9:00am to avoid much warm in the photos.
The recommended lens is a 18/200mm or 70/300mm and a little ladder for overhang the fence and with two wooden boards used to support the ladder.
[45°23'29.34"N - 10°53'08.87"E] [https://www.google.it/maps/dir/45.3913599,10.8855943//@45.3914502,10.8858539,175m/data=!3m1!1e3 Google Maps]
 
'''ATTENTION''' To reach this point by car, follow the country road [https://www.google.it/maps/dir/45.3967341,10.8982768/45.3913587,10.8855825/@45.3942241,10.8873297,1342m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!4m1!3e0 at this link] and proceed with caution! There is the possibility to find a checkpoint by Military Police at the end of this road or a simple control by authorities.
 
===PANTINA===
 
From here you can take pictures of aircrafts taking off and landing as well as taxiing to runway 04.
This point is good in the afternoon from 3 pm to sunset during spring and summer time.
The suggested lenses are medium-short opticals like 18/200 mm and 70/300 mm.
[45°23'28.11"N - 10°52'35.73"E] [https://www.google.it/maps/dir/45.3911368,10.8765957//@45.3908592,10.8761926,217m/data=!3m1!1e3 Google Maps] You can park the vehicle along the road, there is a little bit of space to left the car here.
 
===PESCHETO===
 
Located in the village of Caluri, from this spotting point you can take pictures of all aircrafts approaching RWY 04.
It is recommended from early morning until midday in summer and in winter.
The suggested lens is a 70/300 mm.
[45°22'49.53"N - 10°52'16.03"E] [https://www.google.it/maps/dir/45.3804502,10.8709572//@45.3797487,10.8713673,929m/data=!3m1!1e3 Google Maps] To reach this spotting point it is recommended to left the car [https://www.google.it/maps/dir/45.3809054,10.8767835//@45.3807992,10.8760029,282m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!4m1!3e0 here], thanks.
 
===HILL or Q8===
 
Located near a fuel station (Q8), from there you can take pictures of all airplanes landing RWY 22 and taking off from RWY 04.
This point is very good when RWY 22 is in use and from 3 pm till sunset in summer and winter time.
The recommended lens is a 70/300 mm and beyond.
[45°24'33.93"N - 10°54'21.11"E] [https://www.google.it/maps/dir/45.4092223,10.9062667//@45.4091133,10.9061685,276m/data=!3m1!1e3 Google Maps] You can left the car at the fuel station without problems!


==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==


===Location===
===Inside Terminal===


==Locations to Avoid==
If you don't want to go in the various spotting point along the airport, there is the possibility to take some pictures from the bar situated on the departures terminal, first floor. From this point you can photograph the aircrafts on the apron.


===Location===
==Regular Traffic==
 
 
* Alitalia: E175 (sometimes E190, A319/A320/A321)
 
* Neos Air: B738, B763
 
* Air Dolomiti: E195
 
* Meridiana: MD82/3, B733, B737, B738, B762, B763
 
* Blue Panorama: B733, B734, B735
 
* Volotea: B717, A319 (from June 2016)
 
* Transavia: B737, B738
 
* Vueling: A319, A320
 
* S7 Airlines: A319, A320, A321
 
* Globus LLC: B738
 
* Aer Lingus: A319, A320, A321
 
* Ryanair: B738
 
* WizzAir: A320
 
* Flybe: E195, DH8D
 
* Germanwings: A319
 
* Jet2.com: B733
 
* Lufthansa Cityline: E190, CRJ9
 
* Air Moldova: E190, A319, A320, A321
 
* British Airways: A319, A320
 
* Easyjet: A319, A320
 
* Monarch Airlines: A320, A321
 
* Air Baltic: B733, B735
 
* Norwegian: B738
 
* Germania: B737, A319
 
* Albawings: B735
 
 
===Charter Flights===
 
 
* Thomson: B738, B752
 
* Small Planet: A320
 
* Mistral Air: B734
 
* Albastar: B734
 
* Nordstar: B733, B738
 
* Ural Airlines: A320, A321
 
* I-Fly: B752, A333
 
* Enter Air: B734, B738
 
* Austrian Airlines: A320
 
* Travel Service: B738, B739
 
* Red Wings: T204, SU95
 
* Windrose: E145 (opby Dniproavia)
 
* BMI regional: E145
 
* El'Al: B738, B739
 
* Primera Air: B738
 
* Arkia: B738 (opby El'Al, Up or Sundor)
 
* Israir: A320
 
* Freebird: A320, A321
 
* Turkish Airlines: B737, A320
 
* BRA regional: RJ1H
 
* Ellinair: A319 or RJ85
 
* Tailwind: B738 or B734
 
* Avanti Air: F100
 
* Air Nostrum: CRJ9
 
* Aegean Airlines: A320
 
* Astra: A320
 
* Flydenim: F100
 
* Go2Sky: B734
 
* Eastern Airways: SB20, E145
 
* VLM: F50
 
* Finnair: A319, A320
 
* Nouvelair: A320
 
* Air Explore: B734
 
* Yamal: A320, A321
 
* Azur Air: B752
 
* Privilege Style: B752


==Regular Traffic==


==Facilities and Transportation==
==Facilities and Transportation==
The Verona Airport can be reached by car from the A4 and A22 highways.
* Arriving from Brescia: take the SOMMACAMPAGNA EXIT and follow the 'Airport' signs.
* Arriving from Vicenza, Mantua, Trent and Bolzano: take the VERONA NORD EXIT and follow the 'Airport' signs.
By Bus service from the Verona "Porta Nuova" railway station.
The shuttle bus service from Verona Porta Nuova train station to Verona Airport operates daily, at 5.15 am, 6.10 am, then every 20 minutes until 8.10 pm, and every 40 minutes until 10.50 pm. For more information, please visit the site of [http://www.atv.verona.it/Atv_Verona_home_page_EN ATV Verona]
===Hotels===
If you want to stay in a hotel near the airport, we recommended:
[http://www.dbhotelverona.it/ DB Hotel Verona]
or
[http://www.airporthotelverona.it/it/ AirportHotel Verona]
===Car Rental===
If you want to rent a car at the airport checkout
* [http://www.hertz.it/ Hertz]
* [http://www.europcar.it/ Europcar]
==Other Links==
For any information about airport, destinations, flights schedule, rent a car and other, please check the site [http://www.aeroportoverona.it/en/passeggeri_t5/ Verona Airport]
For any information about spotting points or other, please contact '''VRN Spotter Group''' at [http://www.vrnspottergroup.it/ VRN Spotter site] or [http://vrnspottergroup.forumfree.it/ VRN Spotter forum], thanks!
To see our photos check these site:
* [http://www.airliners.net/ Airliners.net]
* [https://www.planespotters.net/ Planespotters.net]
* [http://www.airplane-pictures.net/ Airplane Pictures]
* [http://www.jetphotos.net/ Jetphotos]
* [https://www.flickr.com/groups/2836270@N21/ Flickr]

Revision as of 16:23, 14 May 2016

Continent: Europe Country: Italy
Verona Villafranca Airport
Location Verona, Italy
IATA code VRN
ICAO code LIPX
Airport type Commercial - Military
Website http://www.aeroportoverona.it/
Overview map Google Maps
Communications
Tower 118.650
Ground 121.750
Clearance
Approach
ATIS

Verona Villafranca Airport, know as Valerio Catullo, is located near the territories of Villafranca di Verona, Dossobuono and Sommacampagna, it is about 12 km from the center of the city of Verona. Verona it is among the first italian airports for charter flights!


Official Spotting Locations

There are 6 spotting points near the airport.

IT IS REQUIRED a HIGH VISIBILITY JACKET for spotting in Verona. The jacket it must be used on these spotting points: CANALETTA, CALZONI, TOWER, PANTINA.

In ALL spotting points it is STRICTLY PROHIBITED create holes in the fence, leave garbage, damage the signs along the fence and everything that goes against the italian law. It is recommended have identity documents in case of inspection by Military Police.

CANALETTA

From this spotting point you can take pictures of all aircrafts during the taxi to the apron or to the runway 04 and the departures (or landings when runway in use is 22) from runway 22. It is recommended from early morning until midday in summer and winter (in summer time pay attention, possible warm in the pictures and backlight). The suggested lens is a 18/200mm because the aircraft is very close. [45°24'7.43"N - 10°54'3.74"E] Google Maps

ATTENTION It is prohibited to enter on this close road by car or motorcycle!! There are two parking: The first is pay parking but, the second one, is free! Please, left the vehicle in one of the two car parks, thanks.

CALZONI

Located in the village of “Calzoni” at the end of a country road, from this point you can take pictures of all aircrafts arriving and departing on runway 04/22. This point is good for all day in winter time (from November to March). During summer is good from early morning until 9:00am to avoid much warm in the photos. The recommended lens is a 18/200mm or 70/300 mm and use a little ladder to avoid the fence. [45°23'51.28"N - 10°53'40.41"E] Google Maps

ATTENTION Please, don't enter with your car or motorcycle on this spotting point! At the beginning of the street there is a little car park, you can left the vehicle here. If this car park is fully, park here Thanks!

TOWER

This point is located after the control tower in a narrow road close to the crops, from this point it is possible to photograph aircrafts when touching down and taking off from RWY 04 and RWY 22. This point is good from early morning until the sunset in winter time (from November to March approximately). In the summer time is good from early morning until 9:00am to avoid much warm in the photos. The recommended lens is a 18/200mm or 70/300mm and a little ladder for overhang the fence and with two wooden boards used to support the ladder. [45°23'29.34"N - 10°53'08.87"E] Google Maps

ATTENTION To reach this point by car, follow the country road at this link and proceed with caution! There is the possibility to find a checkpoint by Military Police at the end of this road or a simple control by authorities.

PANTINA

From here you can take pictures of aircrafts taking off and landing as well as taxiing to runway 04. This point is good in the afternoon from 3 pm to sunset during spring and summer time. The suggested lenses are medium-short opticals like 18/200 mm and 70/300 mm. [45°23'28.11"N - 10°52'35.73"E] Google Maps You can park the vehicle along the road, there is a little bit of space to left the car here.

PESCHETO

Located in the village of Caluri, from this spotting point you can take pictures of all aircrafts approaching RWY 04. It is recommended from early morning until midday in summer and in winter. The suggested lens is a 70/300 mm. [45°22'49.53"N - 10°52'16.03"E] Google Maps To reach this spotting point it is recommended to left the car here, thanks.

HILL or Q8

Located near a fuel station (Q8), from there you can take pictures of all airplanes landing RWY 22 and taking off from RWY 04. This point is very good when RWY 22 is in use and from 3 pm till sunset in summer and winter time. The recommended lens is a 70/300 mm and beyond. [45°24'33.93"N - 10°54'21.11"E] Google Maps You can left the car at the fuel station without problems!

Other Spotting Locations

Inside Terminal

If you don't want to go in the various spotting point along the airport, there is the possibility to take some pictures from the bar situated on the departures terminal, first floor. From this point you can photograph the aircrafts on the apron.

Regular Traffic

  • Alitalia: E175 (sometimes E190, A319/A320/A321)
  • Neos Air: B738, B763
  • Air Dolomiti: E195
  • Meridiana: MD82/3, B733, B737, B738, B762, B763
  • Blue Panorama: B733, B734, B735
  • Volotea: B717, A319 (from June 2016)
  • Transavia: B737, B738
  • Vueling: A319, A320
  • S7 Airlines: A319, A320, A321
  • Globus LLC: B738
  • Aer Lingus: A319, A320, A321
  • Ryanair: B738
  • WizzAir: A320
  • Flybe: E195, DH8D
  • Germanwings: A319
  • Jet2.com: B733
  • Lufthansa Cityline: E190, CRJ9
  • Air Moldova: E190, A319, A320, A321
  • British Airways: A319, A320
  • Easyjet: A319, A320
  • Monarch Airlines: A320, A321
  • Air Baltic: B733, B735
  • Norwegian: B738
  • Germania: B737, A319
  • Albawings: B735


Charter Flights

  • Thomson: B738, B752
  • Small Planet: A320
  • Mistral Air: B734
  • Albastar: B734
  • Nordstar: B733, B738
  • Ural Airlines: A320, A321
  • I-Fly: B752, A333
  • Enter Air: B734, B738
  • Austrian Airlines: A320
  • Travel Service: B738, B739
  • Red Wings: T204, SU95
  • Windrose: E145 (opby Dniproavia)
  • BMI regional: E145
  • El'Al: B738, B739
  • Primera Air: B738
  • Arkia: B738 (opby El'Al, Up or Sundor)
  • Israir: A320
  • Freebird: A320, A321
  • Turkish Airlines: B737, A320
  • BRA regional: RJ1H
  • Ellinair: A319 or RJ85
  • Tailwind: B738 or B734
  • Avanti Air: F100
  • Air Nostrum: CRJ9
  • Aegean Airlines: A320
  • Astra: A320
  • Flydenim: F100
  • Go2Sky: B734
  • Eastern Airways: SB20, E145
  • VLM: F50
  • Finnair: A319, A320
  • Nouvelair: A320
  • Air Explore: B734
  • Yamal: A320, A321
  • Azur Air: B752
  • Privilege Style: B752


Facilities and Transportation

The Verona Airport can be reached by car from the A4 and A22 highways.

  • Arriving from Brescia: take the SOMMACAMPAGNA EXIT and follow the 'Airport' signs.
  • Arriving from Vicenza, Mantua, Trent and Bolzano: take the VERONA NORD EXIT and follow the 'Airport' signs.

By Bus service from the Verona "Porta Nuova" railway station.

The shuttle bus service from Verona Porta Nuova train station to Verona Airport operates daily, at 5.15 am, 6.10 am, then every 20 minutes until 8.10 pm, and every 40 minutes until 10.50 pm. For more information, please visit the site of ATV Verona

Hotels

If you want to stay in a hotel near the airport, we recommended:

DB Hotel Verona

or

AirportHotel Verona

Car Rental

If you want to rent a car at the airport checkout

Other Links

For any information about airport, destinations, flights schedule, rent a car and other, please check the site Verona Airport

For any information about spotting points or other, please contact VRN Spotter Group at VRN Spotter site or VRN Spotter forum, thanks!

To see our photos check these site:

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