Ternate Seaplane Base

Ternate (VA), IT 🇮🇹 Closed Airport

ICAO

IT-0728

IATA

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Elevation

- ft

Region

IT-25

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 45.779714° N, 8.694788° E

Continent: EU

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: Idroscalo di Ternate

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Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 25, 2025
Closure Date

The exact closure date is unknown. The ICAO identifier IT-0728 is no longer listed in official publications by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC). It was likely a small, private facility whose registration lapsed or was officially closed sometime in the late 20th or early 21st century due to inactivity.

Reason for Closure

The closure was most likely for economic or regulatory reasons. Small, private airfields and landing sites often cease operations when the owner or associated club can no longer maintain them or when they fall into disuse. There is no evidence to suggest the closure was the result of a major accident, military conversion, or environmental restrictions. It was a minor facility, and its delisting was not a notable event.

Current Status

The coordinates for the former seaplane base point directly to the location of 'Parco Berrini' in the municipality of Ternate. This area is now a public park and a 'lido' (beach/recreational area) on the shore of Lake Comabbio. The site is used for public leisure, swimming, sunbathing, and boating, with piers for small watercraft. There is no visible remaining infrastructure dedicated to aviation.

Historical Significance

The Ternate Seaplane Base was a designated 'idrosuperficie' (seaplane landing area) on the shore of Lake Comabbio. Its historical significance is primarily local and tied to the rich aviation history of the Varese province, known as Italy's 'Province with Wings'. This region was a global hub for seaplane design and manufacturing, home to famous companies like SIAI-Marchetti and Aermacchi. While the major industrial, test, and military seaplane operations were centered on the larger nearby lakes (Lake Varese and Lake Maggiore), Lake Comabbio served as a location for recreational and private aviation. The Ternate base would have handled light private seaplanes, serving pilots from local flying clubs and contributing to the vibrant general aviation scene in the area.

Reopening Prospects

There are no known plans or prospects to reopen a facility under the specific designation IT-0728. However, this does not mean seaplane activity is entirely banned. The entire surface of Lake Comabbio is still classified as a usable 'idrosuperficie', meaning seaplanes are permitted to land on the lake subject to regulations and prior coordination, often with the historic Aero Club Como. Therefore, while the specific, formally designated 'Ternate Seaplane Base' is closed, the general activity it once supported—seaplane landings on Lake Comabbio—remains possible.

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