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Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport

IATA AXDICAO LGAL🇬🇷 Alexandroupolis
Coordinates
40.8559°N, 25.9563°E
Elevation
24 ft (7 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GR-A
Time zone
Athens(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
19:56
Civil dusk
20:24

About 13h 15m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport

Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport

Alexandroupoli Airport "Dimokritos" or "Democritus" is an airport 7 km east of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece on main national road E90. It is located near the village of Apalos, which belongs to the municipality of Alexandroupoli. The airport was built in 1944. In 1955, it became an international airport; the current buildings and runway were constructed in 1975.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

LGAL

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 258,471 ft / 2,582 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GALEXANDROUPOLIS RDO563.700 MHz
APPALEXANDROUPOLIS APP123.800 MHz
TWRALEXANDROUPOLIS TWR123.800 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA ALEXANDROUPOLISClass DControlled1000 ft GNDFL155
CTR ALEXANDROUPOLISClass DCTRGND4000 ft MSL
FIR LGGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
ATZ ALEXANDROUPOLISSpecial useATZGND2000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Greece airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: NE (from about 45°), on 21% of observations, averaging 11 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan77%-1,034 ft
Feb79%-975 ft
Mar87%-574 ft
Apr90%-40 ft
May96%562 ft
Jun99%1,275 ft
Jul99%1,685 ft
Aug99%1,678 ft
Sep99%992 ft
Oct93%133 ft
Nov81%-292 ft
Dec79%-827 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,0341,685 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,355 ft
Obstacle1,302 ft
Obstacle1,391 ft
Obstacle761 ft
Obstacle1,421 ft
Obstacle1,345 ft
Obstacle755 ft
Obstacle564 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?

The ICAO code for Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is LGAL, and its IATA code is AXD.

Where is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport located?

Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is medium airport located in Alexandroupolis, Greece, at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport have?

Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,471 ft / 2,582 m.

Which airlines fly to Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?

Airlines historically serving Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport include Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, Olympic Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport in?

Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is in the Europe/Athens time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is approximately 5.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?

The nearest airport to Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is Keşan Air Base (TR-0028), about 29.8 nm to the e, followed by Komotini Airfield and Gökçeada Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.