Verona - Villafranca Airport
Verona-Villafranca Airport, named after Valerio Catullo, is strategically located between the districts of Dossobuono (Villafranca di Verona) and Caselle (Sommacampagna). About 12 km from the center of Verona, the airport serves one of the most dynamic and productive regions in Europe.
Strategic Location
The airport is located at the center of an area that includes the provinces of Brescia, Mantova, Rovigo, Vicenza, Trento, Bolzano and Verona.
This region, with a population of about four million, contributes 12% of the national GDP, highlighting the airport’s economic and logistical importance.
From Military Airport to Civil Hub
Originally classified as a military airport,, Verona-Villafranca Airport gained civil airport status on September 11, 2008.
This change allowed the airport to open to both civil and military traffic, consolidating its role as a key hub for air transport in Italy.