Rome–Fiumicino International Airport

FCO originated on August 20th, 1960, as it went into use on that date to relieve congestion during the 1960 Summer Olympics. However, it was officially opened on January 15th, 1961, replacing the smaller Rone Ciampino Airport (which remains in service). At the opening, there were two runways, and throughout the decade, a third runway, along with hangars and maintenance centers, were added via investments by Alitalia. Pier A (with 12 gates) opened in 1991 to serve domestic flights, and in 1995 Pier B (with ten gates) opened to serve international flights, whereas 14 more gates were added in 1999 via Satellite C, also in service of international flights. An automated people mover (SkyBridge) was opened along with it. The following year the new domestic Terminal A opened, which led to the reorganization of the terminals into Terminal A (with Pier A), Terminal AA, Terminal B (with Pier B), and Terminal C (with Satellite C).
Furthermore, in 2000 FCO created ADR Security S.r.l. to provide security to airlines under the supervision of the Polizia di Stato, the Guardia di Finanza (Italian Customs Police), the Italian Aviation Authority and Aeroporti di Roma S.p.A. In 1999 Aeroporti di Roma Handling was created to serve all airlines except Alitalia, whose handling was done by Aeroporti di Roma itself. “Alitalia Airport” was created by Alitalia in 2001 to provide ground handling services for itself and other airlines. As its planes accounted for over 50% of flights to FCO, it handled most of them, while Aeroporti di Roma Handling handled most airlines. In 2004 the Cargo City terminal was added. A category III B instrument landing system (ILS) was installed in 2005, and the following year Aviapartner was established by ARE Group and Aviapartner to operate FCO and Milan Malpensa. In 2007 more improvements were made to allow up to 30 takeoffs and landings per hour in thick fog, up from 10. In 2008 new check-in counters for Northwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, American Airlines, and El Al were added in Terminal 5. The following year, the terminals were renamed, with A renamed T1, AA renamed T2, B, and C joined as T3, and T5 remaining as it was.
Moreover, in 2010 a single baggage handling system was installed to increase efficiency. T5 was closed for renovations in January 2017, when a central airside hall was built into its middle section. On December 15th, 2017, Terminal 2 was permanently closed to make way for the northwest expansion of Terminal 1, which will include a three-story boarding area and waiting area and a new Pier A (featuring 13 boarding and ten remote gates). The COVID-19 pandemic brought about the temporary closure of Terminal 1 from March 17th, 2020, to August 6th, 2021, allowing for redesigning the main hall layout and increasing available passenger capacity. 
 

The airport is located in Fiumicino, 20 miles southwest from the center of Rome. 

• During construction, the remains of Caligula's Giant Ship were found. In addition, 
• plans include an environmentally-friendly cogeneration system which will allow FCO to create its energy, as well as four new terminals and three new runways, bringing capacity to over 100 million annual passengers. 
• FCO has extensive luxury-fashion options at its duty-free mall, including Bulgari, Burberry, Dolce&Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Rolex, and more. Moreover, VIP services at the airport include having a personal shopper. 
• The FBO at FCO is Universal Aviation.