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Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

IATA SKGICAO LGTS🇬🇷 Thessaloniki
Coordinates
40.5193°N, 22.9700°E
Elevation
22 ft (7 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GR-B
Time zone
Athens(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:25
Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
20:07
Civil dusk
20:36

About 13h 14m 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 Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

Thessaloniki Airport, officially Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" and formerly Mikra Airport, is an international airport serving Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece. It is located 13 km (8 mi) southeast of the city, in Thermi.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 2811,286 ft / 3,440 m164 ftAspLightedOpen
16 / 347,907 ft / 2,410 m197 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRDO563.700 MHz
APPAPP120.800 MHz
ATISATIS127.550 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL118.050 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Services & operations

Services
CustomsParkingHandlingLounge

Waiting times at border control may be longer due to the Entry/Exit System (EES) implementation.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(5)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (50)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA MAKEDONIAClass DControlled1000 ft GNDFL195
CTR THESSALONIKIClass DCTRGNDFL100
FIR LGGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
ATZ THESSALONIKISpecial 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: ESE (from about 112.5°), on 17% of observations, averaging 5 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan71%-1,096 ft
Feb76%-894 ft
Mar81%-547 ft
Apr89%-109 ft
May94%522 ft
Jun97%1,190 ft
Jul98%1,584 ft
Aug99%1,465 ft
Sep97%879 ft
Oct89%89 ft
Nov76%-346 ft
Dec63%-874 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,0961,584 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
AGELO5.5 nm231°On request
PANOR6.1 nm046°On request
VASIL7.5 nm114°On request
KORAT11.1 nm046°On request
KRATI13.7 nm161°On request
DTHES14.3 nm265°On request
LAGAD14.6 nm024°On request
GALAT15.5 nm112°On request
KITRO16.8 nm233°On request
PLAYI20 nm145°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Πύργος του Ο.Τ.Ε.249 ft39 ft
Obstacle725 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport.

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🇬🇷 More airports in Greece📘 Flying in Greece: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport?

The ICAO code for Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is LGTS, and its IATA code is SKG.

Where is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport located?

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is large airport located in Thessaloniki, Greece, at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport have?

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 11,286 ft / 3,440 m.

Which airlines fly to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport include Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Berlin, Air Nippon, Air Serbia, Alitalia, among 25 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport?

Historical data lists 50 nonstop destinations from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport in?

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is in the Europe/Athens time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is approximately 5.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport?

The nearest airport to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is Sedes Air Base (LGSD), about 2.7 nm to the ene, followed by Agios Pavlos Airfield and Silata Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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