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Small airport

Maritsa Air Base

ICAO LGRD🇬🇷 Rhodes Island
Coordinates
36.3831°N, 28.1089°E
Elevation
204 ft (62 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GR-L
Time zone
Athens(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:31
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
20:57

About 14h 26m 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 Maritsa Air Base

Maritsa Air Base

Rhodes Maritsa Airport is a military air base located on the island of Rhodes in Greece. The airport is located 14 km south west of the capital city of Rhodes, near the village of Maritsa, and 3 km south of the newer Rhodes International Airport.

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

Live weather

LGRD

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.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 267,874 ft / 2,400 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen
14 / 323,937 ft / 1,200 m197 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPRODOS APP120.600 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA RODOSClass DControlled1000 ft GNDFL155
CTR RODOSClass DCTRGNDFL100
FIR LGGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
ATZ RODOSSpecial useATZGND2000 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,781 ft
Obstacle1,781 ft
Obstacle1,594 ft
Obstacle1,637 ft
Obstacle1,716 ft
Obstacle1,778 ft
Obstacle1,791 ft
Obstacle1,768 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Maritsa Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Maritsa Air Base?

The ICAO code for Maritsa Air Base is LGRD.

Where is Maritsa Air Base located?

Maritsa Air Base is small airport located in Rhodes Island, Greece, at an elevation of 204 ft (62 m).

How many runways does Maritsa Air Base have?

Maritsa Air Base has 2 runways, the longest being 7,874 ft / 2,400 m.

What time zone is Maritsa Air Base in?

Maritsa Air Base is in the Europe/Athens time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Maritsa Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Maritsa Air Base is approximately 5.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Maritsa Air Base?

The nearest airport to Maritsa Air Base is Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" (RHO), about 1.7 nm to the nw, followed by Dalaman International Airport and Bodrum-Imsık Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Maritsa Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.