Milano Linate Airport

In the 1950s

Range approach runway 30 (November 1953) - At the location of the Range with the identification "LZ" there is also an Non-Directional Beacon, identification "LY", which transmits on the same frequency 386 kHz when the Range is out of operation. (Source: US DoD)

Airport map (November 1953) - Runway 12/30 has a length of 920 m (3,018 feet) and is partially covered with perforated steel plates (PSP). To the east is the artificial lake Idroscalo with a seaplane landing site (anchor symbol). To the north is the marshalling yard "Stazione di Milano Smistamento". The facilities of today's airport are located south of the former runway 12/30. (Source: US DoD)

In the 1970s

Satellite image from 13 August 1973 - The image is from a US reconnaissance satellite and was previously subject to high levels of classification. (Source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Index to the objects shown on the maps

Aerodromes / Aeroporti:

• Bresso, Milano Linate

Radio beacons / Radiofaro:

• Linate Range "LZ", NDB "LY"

Air traffic control / Controllo del traffico aereo / Communications:

• Linate Approach Control, Linate Tower

Landmarks and places:

• Adda, Lambrate, Morsenchio, Ortica, Rogoredo

Source for all maps, if not marked otherwise: US Department of Defense (US DoD)