Large airport · Ferno (VA), Italy
Milan Malpensa International Airport
It is the largest airport in northern Italy, serving Lombardy, Piedmont, and Liguria, as well as the Swiss canton of Ticino. Its IATA code is MXP. Its ICAO code is LIMC. It has 2 runways, longest 12,861 ft (ASP). Elevation 768 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Ferno (VA), Italy |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MXP |
| ICAO code | LIMC |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 12,861 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 768 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 45.6306° N, 8.7281° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Milan Malpensa International Airport is known for
It is the largest airport in northern Italy, serving Lombardy, Piedmont, and Liguria, as well as the Swiss canton of Ticino.
History
The airport was opened in 1909 by Giovanni Agusta and Gianni Caproni to test their aircraft prototypes, before switching to civil operation in 1948.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Milan Malpensa International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Santa Maria delle Grazie · Italy · 24.3 miles away
- Milan Cathedral · Italy · 25.2 miles away
- Lake Como · Italy · 36.4 miles away
- Matterhorn · Switzerland · 56.8 miles away
- Mont Blanc · France · 90.9 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Milan Malpensa International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Val Grande National Park · Italy · 30.4 miles away
- Gran Paradiso National Park · Italy · 69.2 miles away
- Vanoise National Park · France · 94.1 miles away
- Swiss National Park · Switzerland · 98.7 miles away
- Stelvio National Park · Italy · 103.0 miles away
- Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park · Italy · 117.0 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Milan Malpensa International Airport?
It is the largest airport in northern Italy, serving Lombardy, Piedmont, and Liguria, as well as the Swiss canton of Ticino.
What is the airport code for Milan Malpensa International Airport?
Milan Malpensa International Airport — its IATA code is MXP and its ICAO code is LIMC.
Where is Milan Malpensa International Airport located?
Milan Malpensa International Airport serves Ferno (VA), Italy. Its coordinates are 45.6306° N, 8.7281° E.
What is the history of Milan Malpensa International Airport?
The airport was opened in 1909 by Giovanni Agusta and Gianni Caproni to test their aircraft prototypes, before switching to civil operation in 1948.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4340
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malpensa_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.