Taranto-Grottaglie Airport– TAR Airport
Taranto-Grottaglie Airport is a public airport that serves the Italian communes of Taranto and Grottaglie in the Taranto Province. It is located less than a mile from the city of Monteiasi, Taranto, 2.5 miles from Grottaglie, and 10 miles from Taranto. The TAR airport, commonly referred to as the Grottaglie Airport, is used for general aviation with commercial flights available on the site. The airport has also been selected to be the first Italian commercial spaceport to service suborbital flights.
Best Time to Visit
This airport has a long history that dates back to the World War II. At an elevation of 215 feet above mean sea level, the Taranto-Grottaglie Airport features a single asphalt runway with a length of 10,500 feet. The airport is kwon to be the site of production of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner fuselage, the parts of which are picked up by a Boeing 747 Large Cargo Freighter several times every month. These regular flights are operated by Atlas Air. Get to tour the city of Triggianello from the TAR airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Italy is a thriving tourist destination, so even the areas surrounding the n-commercial facilities of Taranto-Grottaglie Airport offer plenty of high-quality accommodations. Just an easy 10 to 15-minute drive from the airport are exquisite Italian hotels, including Hotel Plaza, the comfortable Hotel Park Mar Grande, and the opulent Histò Relais San Pietro Sul Mar Piccolo.
Besides TAR Airport, other airports that serve nearby areas include Brindisi-Salento Airport in Brindisi, Italy and Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport in Bari, Italy.
On this page it is easy to search for Taranto, Italy airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Taranto, Italy (TAR-M.A. Grottag) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the TAR airport.
Most of these TAR
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Taranto, Italy
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the TAR airport are Lama Monachile Beach, Beach of San Vito, and Lama Monachile Beach.
Map of Taranto, Italy Hotels
View all Taranto, Italy (TAR-M.A. Grottag) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Taranto, Italy (TAR-M.A. Grottag) location map.
Weather Forecast for Taranto, Italy (TAR-M.A. Grottag)
If you planning to travel to Taranto, Italy (TAR-M.A. Grottag), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:18 AM.
The temperature feels like 80.75 with a humidity level of 53 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 21 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 11, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east-southeast at a speed of 5 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 6:23 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Monday
6/17
Scattered clouds
81°F
High: 93°F
Low: 65°F
Precipitation: 20%
Tuesday
6/18
Clear Sky
81°F
High: 97°F
Low: 67°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
6/19
Clear Sky
85°F
High: 99°F
Low: 72°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
6/20
Clear Sky
88°F
High: 104°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
6/21
Clear Sky
92°F
High: 104°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
6/22
Few clouds
90°F
High: 102°F
Low: 73°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Taranto, Italy TAR airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free TAR airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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