Ciampino

Ciampino is a town and comune in the Lazio region of central Italy, part of the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital. It lies about 12 kilometers southeast of Rome and sits at the foot of the Alban Hills, close to the outskirts of the capital. The area is characterized by a mix of residential neighborhoods, local commerce, and light industry, and it functions as a commuter town for many people working in Rome.

The municipality has a population in the tens of thousands, with services and amenities typical of a suburban Italian town. Local life centers on the historic core, churches, schools, and public facilities that serve residents and nearby communities.

Rome Ciampino Airport, officially Rome Ciampino–G. B. Pastine Airport, is located immediately northwest of the town. It is one of Rome’s two main air gateways and handles civilian passenger traffic as well as limited military use. The airport supports a range of services, including low-cost carriers and regional flights, and is connected to Rome by road and public transport.

Historically, the area around Ciampino has ancient roots and developed more extensively in the 20th century with the establishment and expansion of the airfield and related infrastructure. Today Ciampino functions as a residential and commercial district with strong ties to Rome through transport links, education, and local governance.