Prior permissionPPR is required here. A filed flight plan does not count as permission to use the airfield, so ask the airport first.
Airfield Status
If you are flying a jet into Taranto / Martina Franca, Taranto-Grottaglie Airport is one of the airports to look at. Runway: 17/35 – 3,200 m × 45 m. Customs and immigration are on site. Prior permission (PPR) is required. From Taranto / Martina Franca: About 4 km from Grottaglie town.
- Runway
- 17/35 – 3,200 m × 45 m
- Customs & immigration
- Yes – assistance on request via handler
- Business jets
- Yes. Long runway (3,200 m)
- Opening hours
- Airport listed open 24 hours. Private flights by prior permission; handler lists 06:00–18:00.
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Required
- Telephone
- +39 099 5623117
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
SP83, Grottaglie, 74020. The nearest major city is Taranto / Martina Franca, About 4 km from Grottaglie town.
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taranto | 45 min | 24 mi · 38 km |
| Brindisi | 45 min | 22 mi · 35 km |
| Bari | 1 hr 30 min | 68 mi · 110 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft.
See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.
Operational Notes
Quiet airport with a very long runway, also used for industrial and aerospace flying. Private flights need prior permission.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
Hotels, restaurants, chauffeurs and other services near Taranto-Grottaglie Airport will be listed here. Run a business nearby? Get listed.
Other airports nearby
Straight-line miles, not road miles.