Airport code
MLA — Malta International Airport
MLA is the IATA code for Malta International Airport, an airport serving Valletta, Malta. Its ICAO code is LMML, and it operates in the Europe/Malta time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 35.8575, 14.4775 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 300 ft (91 m).
Overview
About Malta International Airport
Malta International Airport is the only international airport in Malta, and it serves the whole of the Maltese Islands. It is located on the island of Malta, southwest of the Maltese capital, Valletta, in the town of Luqa, and occupies the location of the former RAF Luqa. The airport serves as the main hub for KM Malta Airlines and Medavia besides being an operating base for Ryanair and its subsidiary Malta Air. It is also home to the Area Control Center and hosts the annual Malta Airshow. The airport is operated by Malta International Airport plc.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MLA |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | LMML |
| Airport name | Malta International Airport |
| City | Valletta |
| Country | Malta |
| Time zone | Europe/Malta (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 35.8575 |
| Longitude | 14.4775 |
| Elevation | 300 ft (91 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 10,991 ft (3,350 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Malta International Airport?
The IATA code for Malta International Airport is MLA.
What is the ICAO code for Malta International Airport?
The ICAO code for Malta International Airport is LMML.
Where is MLA airport located?
Malta International Airport (MLA) is located in Valletta, Malta.
What time zone is MLA in?
Malta International Airport operates in the Europe/Malta time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to MLA?
The nearest airport to Malta International Airport (MLA) is Xewkija Heliport (GZM) in Gozo, about 26 km away.
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