Runways
1 RWY, 2703m/8868ft 1 Runway, longest: 2703m/8868ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
17R/35L
Asphalt
Length
2703m
8868ft
8868ft
17R/35L
Asphalt
Length
2703m/8868ft
2703m/8868ft
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 5 kt
Wind
350° · 5 kt
Temperature
23°C
Dew point
14°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1006 hPa
Ceiling
9000 BKN
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
SCT 3500ft
METAR: 25 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 0 kt | 5 kt ↑ |
| 17 | 0 kt | 5 kt ↓ |
12:00Z → 21:00Z
VFR
[32010KT 9999 FEW020 SCT080]
320° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 2000ft · Scattered (SCT) 8000ft
12:00Z → 18:00Z
IFR
[PROB40 TEMPO 4007 SHRA FEW016 SCT020 BKN080]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
4.0 km · Showers Rain (SHRA) · Few (FEW) 1600ft TCU · Scattered (SCT) 2000ft · Broken (BKN) 8000ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 IFR
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
METAR LGKL 171250Z 35005KT 9999 SCT035 BKN090 23/14 Q1006 TAF LGKL 171100Z 1712/1721 32010KT 9999 FEW020 SCT080 PROB40 TEMPO 1712/1718 4000 SHRA FEW016TCU SCT020 BKN080
Additional information
⚠️ PPR Required
Prior permission required for landing
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LGKL operates as a joint military/civilian airport and functions as an airport of entry for Greece. PPR is required; permission can be obtained via Aopa.gr or by contacting d1a@hcaa.gr, with approval typically within a day, though some sources mention a 3–7 day lead time. Handling is mandatory, with multiple agents present; Skyserv and Signature Aviation are available, but handling fees vary widely. Example: total fees for three days with Skyserv about €140 (with AOPA discount), while Signature Aviation charged about €1,490 for a short stay, with less than €100 of that as airport fees and the remainder for handling. Persistence with Skyserv may yield better rates.
The civil apron is small, and parking is limited, especially for longer stays; parking behind blast fences may be arranged. IFR night approaches are possible but runway lighting is minimal. No Avgas is available. Taxis to Kalamata arrive quickly and cost about €20. Car rentals are available off-airport.
Large birds have been observed on the taxiway, requiring caution during ground movements. For departures, SLT and PPR are necessary; see AIP/NOTAM for procedural details.