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.
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↓ 3 kt
→L 3 kt
Wind
310° · 4 kt
Temperature
21°C
Dew point
19°C
Visibility
N/A
QNH
1012 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
METAR: 25 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | →L 3 kt | 3 kt ↑ |
| 17 | ←R 3 kt | 3 kt ↓ |
03:00Z → 07:00Z
VFR
[35008KT 9999 SCT020]
350° 8 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 2000ft
07:00Z → 12:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 17010KT 9999 SCT020]
Becoming (BECMG)
170° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 2000ft
09:00Z → 12:00Z
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
METAR LGKL 090220Z AUTO 31004KT //// // ////// 21/19 Q1012 RE// TAF LGKL 090200Z 0903/0912 35008KT 9999 SCT020 BECMG 0907/0909 17010KT PROB30 TEMPO 0909/0912 5000 SHRA FEW018TCU SCT025 BKN080
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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.