Facilities Ranking
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• Region: Europe
• Country/State: Italy (Lazio)
• City/Town: Fiumicino (serving Rome)
• Website: https://www.adr.it/fiumicino
• Type of Airport: International
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: FCO
o ICAO: LIRF
• Terminals:
– Terminal 1 (Schengen / domestic & intra-EU)
– Terminal 3 (international & non-Schengen)
– Terminal 5 (seasonal / charter & special operations; limited use)
• Passenger numbers:
– ~43.5 million passengers (calendar year 2024)
Parking
• Short-term: Multi-storey short-stay parking at terminals with walking access
• Long-term: Long-stay car parks with shuttle services and advance booking options
• Valet: Official valet parking service available (premium, paid)
Hotel
• On site:
– Hilton Rome Airport (direct covered walkway to terminals)
• Nearby:
– Multiple airport-area hotels in Fiumicino with shuttle connections
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Wide range of Italian and international dining options
• Bars: Wine bars, cafés and licensed restaurants throughout terminals
• Lounges: ITA Airways lounges, SkyTeam/partner lounges, independent lounges
• Duty-free shops: Extensive duty-free retail (Aelia Lagardère and partners)
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, books, convenience stores and pharmacies
• On-site travel agent: Limited; airline desks and tourism information counters available
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desks and centralised lost & found service
• Car rental: Major international and Italian car-rental brands on site
• Taxi/transport to city: Official taxis, Leonardo Express rail (non-stop to Roma Termini), regional trains, buses
• Baby/parent room: Baby care rooms and family facilities across terminals
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi throughout; widespread charging points; business services via lounges
• Gym: No public gym; fitness facilities available at on-site hotel
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Spas, beauty and grooming services in selected terminal areas
• Other facilities: Medical centre, prayer rooms, art displays, VAT refund desks
• Biometric check-in: Biometric check-in and boarding progressively used by ITA Airways and selected partners
• Biometric customs: Automated e-gates for biometric passport holders (EU/eligible travellers)
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance provided by airport operator; request via airline in advance
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrivals
• Fully step-free access throughout terminals (ramps, elevators, automatic doors)
• Accessible parking spaces near terminal entrances
• Accessible toilets throughout terminals
• Priority security and border-control lanes available
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
• Rail connections (Leonardo Express) provide step-free access at airport station
Runways
• Runway 07/25
• Runway 16R/34L
• Runway 16L/34R
Length/Width
• 07/25: ~3,300 m × 60 m
• 16R/34L: ~3,900 m × 60 m
• 16L/34R: ~3,600 m × 60 m
• All runways support Code F aircraft operations (A350, B777, A380 as approved)
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surfaces used to enhance wet-weather braking performance
• High-capacity drainage systems reduce hydroplaning risk
• Detailed specifications published in the Italian AIP
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed on all runways
• CAT II/III capability available on primary runways
• Approved for CAT III low-visibility autoland operations where authorised
Navigation aids
• Full ILS coverage with PAPI
• VOR/DME navigation aids
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
• Advanced surface movement radar and surveillance systems
Low-visibility operations
– Full Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
–CAT II/III operations used during fog and low cloud
– Stop bars, SMGCS and strict ATC separation applied
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Airport-specific annual OTP figures not routinely published by the operator
• OTP influenced by:
– Weather disruptions
– European ATC congestion
– Hub-bank scheduling patterns
Airfield restrictions
• Night-time noise abatement procedures apply
• Slot-coordinated airport with capacity management
• Planned runway and taxiway maintenance managed via NOTAMs
• Environmental constraints influence runway usage and flight paths
Aircraft maintenance
• Significant aircraft maintenance capability on site
• Maintenance bases and line maintenance operated by ITA Airways and third-party MROs
• Widebody and narrowbody line maintenance available
• Strong coordination with Italian aviation authorities
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Airport operator ADR targets net-zero carbon emissions for airport operations by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2)
• Extensive use of fixed electrical ground power and pre-conditioned air to reduce APU usage
• Terminal energy-efficiency upgrades including LED lighting and smart HVAC systems
• Waste reduction, sorting and recycling programs across terminals
Renewable energy use
• Large on-site solar photovoltaic program, including one of Europe’s largest airport solar plants
• Progressive expansion of renewable electricity use across airport operations
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply capability available for airline uplift
• SAF uptake driven by airline programs and EU mandates
• Infrastructure aligned with Italy’s national SAF roadmap
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Biodiversity management plans for green buffer zones and airport land
• Environmental impact assessments with mitigation and offset measures for expansion projects
• Monitoring of flora and fauna in cooperation with environmental partners
Sustainable transportation
• Strong public transport connectivity via Leonardo Express rail and regional trains
• Extensive bus and coach services
• Electrification of airport-owned vehicle fleets
• EV charging infrastructure available in car parks
Green building design
• New and refurbished terminals designed to high environmental performance standards
• High-efficiency glazing, insulation and smart building management systems
• Lifecycle carbon reduction embedded in capital development projects
• Sustainability criteria integrated into all major ADR infrastructure programs
