Forlì Airport Italy

What Forlì Airport Italy does

Forlì Airport Italy — formally Aeroporto di Forlì "Luigi Ridolfi" — is a regional Italian airport serving the Romagna area of Emilia-Romagna, operated by F.A. S.r.l. under a 30-year state concession awarded in November 2022. The facility is structured around a single runway with a 1,061-space parking facility, a VIP Lounge (priced at €40 per person), ticket office services (€15 issuance, €10 modification), and integrated train+bus ticketing, supporting both aviation and surface-access revenue.

The airport operates a multi-airline platform anchored by Ryanair (returned in July 2022 after a 14-year absence) and complemented by GoTo Fly/Aeroitalia (launched with 18 destinations in June 2023), Georgian Airways (winter seasonal), and Albawings (Tirana route from December 2021). Route coverage spans domestic Italian destinations (Cagliari, Palermo), the UK (London Stansted from June 2025), and a broad European footprint including Poland, Greece, Albania, Croatia, Romania, Bosnia, France, and Georgia. Distribution and marketing are reinforced through partnerships with Sigismondo Travel Group and VisitRavenna, embedding the airport within the regional tourism ecosystem.

Revenue is generated from aeronautical fees (landing and operations), non-aeronautical concessions (retail, car rental commissions), parking, lounge access, and ticket-office services. The company is pursuing EASA 139 aerodrome certification (target July 2026) to broaden its authorized operational scope. With 32 employees, a registered capital of €12,000,000, and undisclosed financials, F.A. S.r.l. is a privately held, single-asset operator whose commercial outlook is tightly linked to carrier decisions and Romagna tourism demand.

Name

Forlì Airport Italy

Legal name

F.A. S.r.l.

Website

https://forli-airport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Forlì Airport Italy (Aeroporto di Forlì "Luigi Ridolfi") is a regional Italian airport in Emilia-Romagna operated by F.A. S.r.l. under a 30-year concession, serving low-cost and regional carriers including Ryanair and GoTo Fly for inbound Romagna tourism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• Regional airport operations
• Passenger terminal services
• Airport parking facilities
• Airline handling services
• Ground transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Forlì

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Airport Operations and Landing Fees: Revenue generated from airline landing fees, passenger fees, and ground handling services
2. Retail and Concession Revenue: Revenue from shops, bars, restaurants, duty-free, and other retail concessions within the airport terminal
3. VIP Lounge Services: Premium lounge access sold to passengers for €40 per person, including catering, fast-track security, WiFi, and flight information
4. Ticket Office Services: Ticket issuance fees (€15 per ticket) and ticket modification fees (€10) charged to passengers purchasing tickets at the airport ticket office
5. Parking Services: Parking facilities with over 1,061 parking spaces, including short-term Kiss and Fly (first 10 minutes free) and long-term parking
6. Car Rental and Ground Transportation: Car rental services and ground transportation booking commissions from taxi, NCC, bus services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

F.A. S.r.l. operates Forlì Airport (Aeroporto di Forlì "Luigi Ridolfi") under a 30-year concession, providing airport management, commercial flight operations, and ancillary passenger services. Core offerings include terminal passenger services (ticket office, lost & found, real-time flight information), premium VIP lounge access, parking (over 1,061 spaces), free WiFi, digital entertainment, and reduced mobility (PRM) assistance. The airport serves as a regional hub connecting Romagna to Italian and European destinations through airline partners including Ryanair, GoTo Fly/Aeroitalia, Georgian Airways, and Albawings.

Product overview

Forlì Airport (Aeroporto di Forlì 'Luigi Ridolfi') operated by F.A. S.r.l. provides comprehensive airport operations and passenger services. The airport's portfolio includes core passenger services (ticket office, real-time flight information, lost & found) as well as premium offerings (VIP Lounge). Digital services include free high-speed WiFi and WeShort streaming entertainment. Additional passenger facilities encompass parking (1,061 spaces), car rental, and accessibility services (PRM assistance under EU Regulation 1107/2006). The airport serves as a regional transportation hub connecting Romagna to destinations across Italy and Europe through airline partners including Ryanair, GoTo Fly, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VIP Lounge Premium airport lounge offering personalized services including à la carte dining, security fast track, unlimited free high-speed Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, and real-time flight information. Located in the departures area. Priced at €40 per person for full-day access.
• Lost & Found Service Airport service handling search and delivery of lost or damaged luggage, providing necessary assistance to passengers to alleviate inconvenience. Located air-side near baggage claim carousels, operating daily until last flight arrival.
• Biglietteria (Ticket Office) Airport ticket office in the departures area where passengers can purchase tickets for all flights departing from the airport and for airlines with commercial agreements. Also handles booking extras, baggage excess payments, booking changes (€10 fee), and passenger re-protection services. Ticket issuance fee €15 per passenger (€5 for GoTo Fly).
• RIDOLFI Free WiFi Free unlimited high-speed WiFi service available throughout all airport areas (Check-In, Gates, Arrivals) using latest-generation wireless network technology. Automatically displays welcome page in the user's device language (Italian, English, Russian, Chinese, French, German, Spanish).
• Digital Entertainment (WeShort) Free digital short film streaming service accessible via airport Wi-Fi, offering unlimited access to short films and series from around the world including award-winning titles from national and international festivals. Available on web and mobile devices, iOS and Android.
• Airport Parking Airport parking lots with over 1,061 spaces positioned directly opposite the terminal, approximately 20 meters from the main entrance. Includes short-stay Kiss and Fly area (first 10 minutes free) regulated by barrier system.
• PRM (Reduced Mobility Passenger) Assistance Specialized assistance service for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, guaranteed under EU Regulation 1107/2006. Includes wheelchair provision, boarding/disembarking equipment, and escort services through check-in, security, passports, and boarding processes.
• Car Rental Services Car and van rental services available through external provider TiNoleggio, accessible via the airport website for passengers arriving at or departing from Forlì Airport.
• Real-Time Flight Tracking Live flight information system displaying real-time departure and arrival data including flight numbers, times, gates, check-in counters, baggage carousels, and flight status.
• Airport Maps Interactive airport maps available to passengers to navigate through the terminal, locate services, gates, and facilities throughout the airport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved 2 million cumulative Ryanair passengers since 2001 operations began
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and major.

• RyanaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 June 2026Major low-cost airline partner operating flights from Forlì to London Stansted, Cagliari, and Palermo. Ryanair celebrated 2 million cumulative passengers milestone at Forlì Airport. Operations include 2 exclusive routes supporting over 75 jobs. The airline's return to Forlì in 2022 after 14 years represents a significant growth driver for the airport.
• VisitRavennasupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 June 2026Tourism marketing partnership to promote Ravenna as a destination for London-bound passengers. A dedicated shuttle service connecting Ravenna train station to the airport is being activated for Wednesday and Saturday flights.
• Start Romagna / Trenitalia Tper / Comune di ForlìsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 June 2026Bus Terminal partnership providing ground transportation connections between the airport and train stations, enabling integrated train+bus ticketing for airport access.
• Georgian AirwayssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 October 2025Airline confirming winter season flights to/from Forlì Airport. Operations include EES (Entry/Exit System) border control testing at the airport.
• ENACcoreOthers · 30 October 2025Italian Civil Aviation Authority (Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile) regulatory body overseeing airport certification and operations. ENAC Director General Alexander D'Orsogna participated in EASA 139 certification ceremony.
• Sigismondo Travel GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 June 2023Tour operator partnership 'Io volo da Forlì' offering vacation packages from Forlì to Sardinia, Sicily, and Salento. The partnership includes package holidays with accommodation at selected hotels and operates from June to September annually.
• GoTo Fly / GoTo Travel / AeroitaliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 March 2023Regional airline operating 18 destinations including Sicily, Sardinia, Greece, Croatia, Albania, and pilgrimage routes. Target of 100,000+ passengers in 2023. GoTo Fly offers reduced ticket fees at airport ticket office.
• AlbawingssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 December 2021Albanian airline operating Tirana-Forlì routes. Successfully organized promotional events including 'Serata Albanese' with sell-out results.
• WeShortsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDigital entertainment partnership offering free access to short films and series through the airport's free WiFi. Passengers can stream WeShort content on their devices while waiting for flights.
• TiNoleggio S.r.l.supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental partner accessible via rent.forli-airport.com, providing vehicle rental services at the airport location.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aeroporto di Parma 'Giuseppe Verdi': Another small/regional Italian airport in Emilia-Romagna explicitly mentioned alongside Forlì and Rimini in Ryanair's Summer 2026 expansion. Comparable passenger scale, similar low-cost carrier mix, and same regional regulatory environment, making it a tight peer for benchmarking.
• Aeroporto di Cuneo 'Levaldigi': Small Italian regional airport with similar Ryanair/government-shareholder structure and constrained scale. Comparable as a peer for understanding the operational economics of very small Italian regional airports with limited route networks.
• Aeroporto di Rimini - Federico Fellini International: Italian regional airport also located in Emilia-Romagna, serving the same tourism catchment (Romagna Riviera) and named alongside Forlì in Ryanair's Summer 2026 announcement. Both airports compete for the same leisure passenger pool and benefit from the same regional surcharge abolition; their economics and customer base are directly comparable.

Broad incumbents

• Aeroporto di Verona 'Valerio Catullo': Italian regional airport serving the Veneto tourism catchment (Lake Garda, Verona, Dolomites) with a similar low-cost carrier mix and leisure focus. Larger than Forlì but illustrative of the regional airport business model that Forlì is targeting at scale.
• Aeroporto di Bologna 'Guglielmo Marconi': The dominant regional airport in Emilia-Romagna, located about 80 km from Forlì. While much larger and serving both business and leisure traffic, Bologna is the primary competitor in the same catchment and the airport where Ryanair held its Summer 2026 press conference; it benchmarks the ceiling of what a regional Italian airport can scale to.
• Aeroporto di Firenze 'Amerigo Vespucci': Mid-sized Italian regional airport with a similar mix of point-to-point leisure and business traffic. Comparable in operating model (concession-based, municipality-influenced) and provides a useful upper-bound benchmark for an Italian regional airport targeting EASA 139 standards and Ryanair/Wizz Air-style carrier partnerships.

Regional players

• Aeroporto di Trieste - Friuli Venezia Giulia: Italian regional airport of comparable size and profile, similarly dependent on low-cost carriers and leisure routes. Useful comparable for unit economics at a single-runway Italian regional airport without hub status.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forliairport

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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