Thessaloniki / Makedonia Airport (LGTS)
IFRThessaloniki, Greece
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Operating times:
Open 24/7
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: Open 24/7 • Immigration: Open 24/7 • INTL port of entry (AD 1.3)
Runways
2 RWY, 3560m/11679ft 2 Runways, longest: 3560m/11679ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
AVGAS
Jet A1
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 2 kt
Wind
100° · 2 kt
Temperature
10°C
Dew point
9°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1015 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Potential hazards:
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
10/09
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 2500ft
METAR: 16 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 kt | 2 kt ↑ |
| 16 | →L 2 kt | 1 kt ↑ |
| 34 | ←R 2 kt | 1 kt ↓ |
| 28 | 0 kt | 2 kt ↓ |
00:00Z → 06:00Z
VFR
[VRB03KT 9999 FEW030]
Variable (VRB) 3 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 3000ft
03:00Z → 06:00Z
IFR
[PROB40 4007 BR SCT007 SCT020]
Probability (PROB) 40 Probability (PROB)
4.0 km · Mist (BR) · Scattered (SCT) 700ft · Scattered (SCT) 2000ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 IFR
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BR
06:00Z → 18:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB03KT 9999 SCT025]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 3 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 2500ft
12:00Z → 17:00Z
MVFR
[PROB40 TEMPO 5005 RA FEW010 SCT020]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
5.0 km · Rain (RA) · Few (FEW) 1000ft · Scattered (SCT) 2000ft
13:00Z → 16:00Z
IFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 2993 TSRA FEW010 FEW018 BKN020]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
3.0 km · Thunderstorm Rain (TSRA) · Few (FEW) 1000ft · Few (FEW) 1800ft CB · Broken (BKN) 2000ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 TS
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
18:00Z → Tomorrow 00:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB03KT 9999 FEW030]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 3 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 3000ft
METAR LGTS 200220Z 10002KT 9999 FEW025 10/09 Q1015 NOSIG TAF LGTS 192300Z 2000/2024 VRB03KT 9999 FEW030 PROB40 2003/2006 4000 BR SCT007 SCT020 BECMG 2006/2008 SCT025 PROB40 TEMPO 2012/2017 5000 RA FEW010 SCT020 PROB30 TEMPO 2013/2016 3000 TSRA FEW010 FEW018CB BKN020 BECMG 2018/2020 FEW030
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PPR is required and must be arranged through a handling agent; flexibility in changing PPR is possible. Handling is mandatory, with several agents available; AOPA members receive discounted handling rates, typically about €20–€30. Landing, handling, PPR, and parking fees combined can range from about €100 to €230 for several days, but higher totals are possible depending on agent and duration. Example: total fees for landing, handling, PPR, and 6 days parking about €230.
AVGAS is not available. JET A1 is available from multiple suppliers. Fuel arrangements may require persistence with the handling agent; some agents are more helpful than others.
Customs and immigration are available on site. For international flights, customs officers and handlers come directly to the aircraft for checks and payment.
Ground transport options include a public bus to the city for a small fee and taxis costing around €15–€20 each way. The airport offers free Wi-Fi.
The airport is busy but straightforward to operate into under VFR or IFR. Procedures are generally efficient by local standards, though some bureaucracy is possible. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.
Overall, LGTS is suitable for non-commercial GA flights seeking an airport of entry in northern Greece, provided that handling and PPR requirements are met and AVGAS is not needed.