Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 14h 35m 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 Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base
Kotroni Airport is a small airport situated west of Marathonas, Greece. It has one of the smallest runways in the world. Both runways are mostly used by helicopters because Kotroni is normally a base for the Hellenic Navy Helicopter Command. To indicate that helicopters land at the site, the airport has helipad signs on the surface of the runways. It also contains 4 helipads, which are on the runway and 16 helicopters' parking positions.
Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
LGKNLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMA ATHINAI | Class D | Controlled | 1000 ft GND | FL195 |
| CTR ATHINAI | Class D | CTR | GND | 7000 ft MSL |
| FIR LGGG | Special use | FIR | GND | FL245 |
| MATZ MARATHON KOTRONI | Special use | ATZ | GND | 2000 ft MSL |
| LG-R58A | Special use | Restricted | GND | 1000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Greece airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 1,545 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,781 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,004 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,099 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,749 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,155 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,693 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,398 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base?
The ICAO code for Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base is LGKN.
Where is Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base located?
Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base is heliport located in Marathon, Greece, at an elevation of 682 ft (208 m).
What time zone is Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base in?
Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base is in the Europe/Athens time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base is approximately 5.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base?
The nearest airport to Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base is Tatoi Airport (LGTT), about 8.1 nm to the wsw, followed by Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and Elefsis Air Base.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Marathon Kotroni Navy Helicopter Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.