[3] The airport is located 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) west-northwest of L'Aquila.

[1] Following the earthquake that hit L'Aquila in 2009, the airport has played a key role in rescue operations.

The airport has been equipped with a parking lot and new buildings, including the Italian Civil Aviation Authority headquarters.

On 24 August 2011, the airport has been officially certified as Second Class according to International Civil Aviation Organization rules; it can operate with aircraft up to 12 m (39 ft) long, seating 20 to 42 persons.

[6] In April 2015, the Italian authority for civil aviation (ENAC) declared the airport closed to commercial flights.