History
The beginnings OF TThe first official documents citing the airfield of Ronchi dei Legionari date back to November 30 1935, when the 4th Fighter Squadron of the Royal Italian Air Force was based here.
1954
In the National Transportation Strategy Plan, the role of the airport is recognised as fundamental for the development of the Northeast of Italy, thanks to its strategic location - near the main national road an railway networks - that made it easily accessible.
1956
With the concession of the Ministry of Defence - the owner and operator the airfield - the "Consorzio per l'Aeroporto Giuliano" is set up for running commercial operations at the airport.
1961
Commercial operations officially start on December 2nd 1961, with the take off for Rome of a Douglas DC3 of SAM-Società Aerea Mediterranea.
1965
The former airfield is upgraded to higher standards, opening a new runway, a new taxiway and a new air terminal.
1967
The first international flight a charter by the German airline LTU from Düsseldorf - takes place and opens up a new development phase that sees a growing number of leisure charter flights arriving from Northern Europe.
1968
Installation of the first ILS-Instrumental Landing System.
1970
For the first time, 100 thousand passengers in a year transit through the airport..
1978
The runway is extended to 3,000 metres.
1982
Opening of the new Control Tower.
1996
500 thousand passengers per year are reached, while a new Company - Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia S.p.A..
1997
Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia S.p.A. is set up to run the airport from July 1st 1997
1998
Opening of the brand-new airport facilities, including two terminals, one for passengers - with a capacity of up to 2 Million passengers per annum - and one for cargo.
1999
On June 1st the Company Aeroporto FVG S.p.A. is awarded with a 'provisional total airport management' contract by ENAC - Italian CAA.
2001
600 thousand passengers per year are reached.
2003
Construction of two passenger loading bridges, one for wide and narrow bodies, the other for narrow bodies and regional aircraft.
2007
On August 3rd Aeroporto FVG S.p.A. is awarded with a 40-year-long management concession of Trieste Airport by ENAC – Italian CAA and the Ministry of Transport.
700 thousand passengers per year are reached.
700 thousand passengers per year are reached.
Trieste airport is named after the Friulian explorer Pietro Savorgnan di Brazzà (1852-1905).
2011
For the first time, more than 800 thousand passengers flew through the aiport.
2012
The year ends with the best-ever traffic figure of 882,146 passengers.
