Brescia Montichiari

[Freefly170]

Hi, just wondering if any of you have flown into Brescia Montichiari recently. I'm planning a flight to Verona Boscamantico and have to clear customs at either Brescia or Verona Villafranca.
I believe Brescia is best but wanted some idea on how busy the airport was in case its best to route elsewhere. I have written to the airport admin (but they are quite slow to respond) and anyway would appreciate any views other GA pilots may have.

[what next]

Hi,

we fly there regularly with light jets and I find operations there easy and straightforward. They have quite some traffic (low-cost carriers) during holiday times.

GA is handled by the airport operator ( General Aviation | Aeroporto Brescia (http://www.aeroportobrescia.it/aviazione-generale_t2) ) quickly and efficiently, the staff is very nice and helpful. No AVGAS!

For our jet, we pay around 1/4 of what we would pay in Verona or Venezia, but I don't know what they charge for a piston single.

[Freefly170]

Thanks Whats next, thats helpful especially the link, we will probably route through there in that case.

[aerolearner]

For your information, be aware of the close proximity of the Italian Air Force base in Ghedi.
It is just a few kilometers away and a number of GA aircraft approaching Montichiari have landed on the wrong runway in the last few years.

[Freefly170]

Thanks aerolearner, it must have happened a few times because now it's noted in red writing on their VAC, hopefully I will be able to identify the right one ! I'm planning to approach from NW so hopefully makes the job a bit easier !