Operating times:
Sunrise to sunset
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: Sunrise to sunset • Immigration: Sunrise to sunset • INTL port of entry (AD 1.3)
Runways
1 RWY, 2823m/9261ft 1 Runway, longest: 2823m/9261ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
17R/35L
Asphalt
Length
2823m
9261ft
9261ft
17R/35L
Asphalt
Length
2823m/9261ft
2823m/9261ft
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Jet A1: Truck · On request
Restrictions apply
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
No recent fuel prices – report here. Airfield/FBO? Consider using Aerops.
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↓ 3 kt
←R 1 kt
Wind
0° · 3 kt
Temperature
28°C
Dew point
22°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1013 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 2000ft
SCT 3000ft
METAR: 36 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | ←R 1 kt | 3 kt ↑ |
| 17 | →L 1 kt | 3 kt ↓ |
15:00Z → 18:00Z
VFR
[14012KT 9999 FEW025 SCT080]
140° 12 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 2500ft · Scattered (SCT) 8000ft
15:00Z → 18:00Z
MVFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 5005 SHRA FEW018 SCT025 BKN080]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
5.0 km · Showers Rain (SHRA) · Few (FEW) 1800ft TCU · Scattered (SCT) 2500ft · Broken (BKN) 8000ft
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
18:00Z → Tomorrow 00:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 35008KT 9999 FEW025 SCT080]
Becoming (BECMG)
350° 8 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 2500ft · Scattered (SCT) 8000ft
METAR LGKL 081620Z VRB03KT 9999 FEW020TCU SCT030 28/22 Q1013 TAF LGKL 081400Z 0815/0824 14012KT 9999 FEW025 SCT080 PROB30 TEMPO 0815/0818 5000 SHRA FEW018TCU SCT025 BKN080 BECMG 0818/0820 35008KT
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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.