Malta International Airport (MLA): Codes, Runways & Location
Malta International Airport (IATA: MLA · ICAO: LMML) is a large airport serving Valletta, Malta. It lies at 35.8459° N, 14.4915° E, 300 ft (91 m) above sea level.
Overview of Malta International Airport
Malta International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Valletta in Malta. It is identified by the IATA code MLA and the ICAO code LMML. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Malta International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3350 m (10991 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 300 ft (91 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Comiso Airport (CIY) about 128 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,350 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Malta International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Malta International Airport
Where is Malta International Airport located?
Malta International Airport is located in Valletta, Malta. Its coordinates are 35.8459° N, 14.4915° E.
What is the airport code for Malta International Airport?
Malta International Airport has an IATA code of MLA and an ICAO code of LMML.
How long is the runway at Malta International Airport?
Malta International Airport's longest runway is about 3350 m (10991 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Malta International Airport have?
Malta International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Malta International Airport a major airport?
Malta International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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