Flight Operations to Sicily – G7 Summit

Flight Operations to Sicily – G7 Summit: The 43rd G7 Summit will take place in Taormina, Sicily from May 26-27. Here’s the operational information you’ll need to plan a trip to the Italian island. 

Catania Airport

• IATA: CTA
• ICAO: LICC 
• Elevation: 39 ft. 
• Magnetic Variation: 2° East
• Latitude/longitude: 37°28′ 0″ N / 15°3′ 50″ E
• Runway Length:7989 ft. 
• Operational hours: 24/7

Operational Information 

• Permit requirements for private and nonscheduled commercial flights: PPR is required for GA flights (for a/c cat C-D-E slot is required)
• Slots are required for all non-scheduled commercial flights
• All operators holding an AOC must have charter traffic rights issued by Italian Civil Aviation Authority every year
• Fuel Jet A1 is available from 0500 to 2300 local time (0300 – 2100 UTC)
• Airport Embarkation Tax of 22.35 Euro per passenger and 24.89 Euro per passenger between 1800 to 0600 UTC as extra for airport fees
• There are no parking restrictions at this time
• No NOTAMs have been issued at this time

Immigration and Customs 

• Non-EU passengers and crew will undergo passport control
• EU passengers and crew will undergo passport control during G7 period (May 10-30)
• Arrivals customs regulation dictates that a declaration must be made for amounts up to and exceeding 10, 000 Euros in cash

Accommodation   

• Hotel NH Parco Degli Aragonesi (situated close to the airport)
• Romano Palace Luxury Hotel (situated close to the event)

Transport 

• All ground transportation is available in Sicily – buses, car rental, and taxis

For more information or support with your Flight Operations to Sicily, contact dxb@uas.aero