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Aviano

Aviano is a municipality (comune) in the Province of Pordenone, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. The town lies in the plain and valley area near the Livenza river, in a rural landscape that includes agricultural land and small-scale industry. It forms part of the historic Friuli region and lies near the western border of Friuli-Venezia Giulia with the Veneto region.

The town is best known internationally for Aviano Air Base, a United States Air Force installation located

Local life in Aviano reflects a mixed economy of agriculture and services. In addition to farming activities,

Historically, the Aviano area has roots dating back to ancient times and developed through the Middle Ages

just
outside
the
municipal
center.
The
base
has
hosted
American
forces
since
the
postwar
period
and
has
played
a
role
in
NATO
deterrence,
training,
and
regional
security
cooperation.
It
serves
as
a
hub
for
air
operations
and
international
collaboration,
contributing
to
the
defense
posture
of
Southern
Europe.
the
town
supports
a
service
sector
that
includes
retail,
hospitality,
and
maintenance
services
that
cater
to
residents
and
to
personnel
and
visitors
associated
with
the
base.
The
presence
of
the
base
also
influences
the
local
economy
through
demand
for
housing,
schooling,
and
community
facilities.
within
the
broader
Friuli
region.
The
town
and
its
surroundings
retain
elements
of
traditional
Friulian
culture,
with
local
churches,
festivals,
and
culinary
traditions
that
reflect
the
area's
long-standing
rural
heritage.