Idroscalo
| Idroscalo | |
|---|---|
A view of Idroscalo | |
| Location | Milan, Italy |
| Coordinates | 45°27′42.32″N 9°17′18.64″E / 45.4617556°N 9.2885111°E |
| Type | Artificial lake |
| Basin countries | Italy |
| Managing agency | Province of Milan |
| Built | 28 October 1930 |
| Max. length | 2,600 m (8,500 ft) |
| Max. width | 250–400 m (820–1,310 ft) |
| Max. depth | 3–5 m (9.8–16.4 ft) |
| Location | |
The Idroscalo is an artificial lake in Milan, Italy that was originally constructed as a seaplane airport. It opened on 28 October 1930, in the heyday of seaplanes. When the use of seaplanes for passenger transport declined it became a recreational and sport facility.
The lake is 2,600 m (8,500 ft) long and was constructed in the late 1920s. Its width ranges from 250 m (820 ft) to 400 m (1,300 ft) and depth from 3 m (9.8 ft) to 5 m (16 ft). It is situated between the municipalities of Segrate and Peschiera Borromeo, just within Milan's city limits and near Linate Airport.