Today, the new area has 15 check-in desks and covers a total of 1,200 square metres, 770 of which are for public use. Since 9 April 1998, AdF has had a global concession to managing the airport's infrastructure, and it has assumed responsibility for maintenance and development. On 5 December 2012, Vueling announced the opening of a base of operations in Florence, with flights to several destinations in Europe. Facilities In late 1999, a renovation and expansion of the terminals, aircraft parking areas, and other facilities began. In July 2000, AdF made its debut on the stock market, and in 2001, the airport was among the first in Europe to obtain UNI EN ISO 9001/2000 certification for the quality of its services. Florence Airport has a single runway, and the main taxiway is situated at the end of Runway 5, with an overshoot/holding area at the end of Runway 23. As is common at smaller airports, after landing, planes turn around at the end of the runway, then taxi back down to reach the parking area and terminal. Because of the close proximity of Monte Morello, planes normally take off from Runway 23, thus forcing aircraft to taxi down the runway again to depart. The Polizia di Stato stations police helicopters at the airport. Airlines and destinations The following airlines offers scheduled services from and to Florence Airport: Statistics Ground transportation The second line of the Florence light-rail network has a terminal at the airport. The airport is also connected with the city of Florence by a bus line that runs to and from the central railway station every half-hour, operated by Autolinee Toscane. Taxis are available to downtown Florence. Accidents References External links Airport information (unofficial) Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Italy Airports established in 1910 Airports in Italy Transport in Florence