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Biella-Cerrione Airfield

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Small general aviation airfield serving the Biella province.

Location
Cerrione, Italy
Biella-Cerrione Airfield (ICAO: LILE) is a small general aviation airport located in Cerrione, in the Biella province of Piedmont, northern Italy. It serves private pilots, sport aviation, and local flying clubs rather than scheduled commercial traffic. The airfield operates at a modest scale, supporting light aircraft operations, flight training, and recreational flying in the foothills of the western Alps. It has no IATA code, reflecting its status outside the commercial airline network. The surrounding area is known for its textile industry and proximity to the Alpine foothills, making the airfield a convenient base for private and business aviation in the region.
Getting to & from
The airfield is accessible by road from Biella and surrounding municipalities, with no dedicated public transport links.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled services at this general aviation airfield.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO code is LILE; the airfield has no IATA designation.
  • ›Located in Cerrione in the Biella province of Piedmont, northern Italy.
  • ›Primarily serves general aviation, sport flying, and flight training activities.
  • ›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airfield.
  • ›Situated in the Piedmont foothills, offering proximity to Alpine terrain.
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City & Place Guide

Quiet Piedmontese village where medieval history meets rural calm.

Cerrione is a small comune in the Province of Biella, nestled in the foothills of the western Alps in Piedmont, northern Italy. With a population of just a few thousand, it offers an authentic glimpse into rural Italian life far from the crowds of major tourist circuits.

The village is best known for its remarkably well-preserved medieval castle, which dominates the surrounding plain and rice fields. The landscape reflects the broader Biella area, blending gentle hills, agricultural land, and historic stone architecture typical of this corner of Piedmont.

Cerrione suits travelers seeking slow tourism, heritage exploration, and a base for visiting the wider Biella province, including its textile heritage sites and the celebrated Sanctuary of Oropa nearby.

  • •Castello di Cerrione — a striking 14th-century castle with intact towers and curtain walls.
  • •Parish Church of Sant'Eusebio — a modest but historically significant local church in the village center.
  • •Surrounding rice paddies — scenic flat fields characteristic of lower Biella and Vercelli landscapes.
  • •Biella city center — 10 km away, offering textile museums and the historic Piazzo hilltop quarter.
  • •Sanctuary of Oropa — UNESCO-listed Marian sanctuary set in alpine foothills, a short drive away.
  • •Oasi di Candelo — medieval ricetto (fortified village) in nearby Candelo, one of Italy's best-preserved examples.

Getting around: Cerrione has limited public transportation; regional buses connect it to Biella, which is the nearest hub with train links to Turin and Milan. A car is strongly recommended for comfortable exploration of the village and surrounding area. Taxis are available from Biella, and rideshare apps like BlaBlaCar can supplement intercity travel, though local on-demand options are sparse.

Best time: Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) offer mild temperatures, green landscapes, and fewer tourists for the most pleasant visit.

Local food: Sample Piedmontese classics such as risotto in bianco or panissa (rice with beans and salami), paired with local Erbaluce di Caluso white wine found in trattorias across the Biella area.

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Cerrione
Encyclopaedia

Cerrione is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Turin and about 11 kilometres (7 mi) south of Biella.

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