Back to Europe this week. 

Leaving from the landlocked Luxembourg we head south to the beautiful Florence with it’s interesting runway configuration. This was another suggestion from @ranbogmord 

✈️ LIRQ - Florence: Destination Overview

Florence's Amerigo Vespucci Airport sits just 4 kilometers northwest of the Renaissance city center, nestled in the Arno River valley with the dramatic Tuscan hills rising on all sides. Your approach will treat you to stunning views of Florence's iconic red-tiled rooftops, the Duomo's magnificent dome, and the Ponte Vecchio spanning the winding Arno, all framed by cypress-dotted hillsides and vineyard-covered slopes. The airport features a single 1,740-meter runway with straightforward ILS approaches, though pilots should be prepared for terrain considerations and potential windshear in the valley setting, while the compact terminal and close proximity to the historic city center make this one of Europe's most scenic urban airport experiences.

⭐ Interesting Fact
LIRQ is famous for having one of the shortest runways among European airports serving commercial jets, with its 1,740-meter strip requiring special pilot certification and aircraft performance calculations for many airlines. The runway's length restriction means that during hot summer days or when fully loaded, some aircraft cannot operate from Florence and must use alternative airports like Pisa, making successful landings here particularly satisfying for sim pilots.