Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (LGAL)
Medium airport · Alexandroupolis, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGAL |
| IATA | AXD |
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°51'21" E 25°57'23" 40.85590, 25.95630 |
| Location | Alexandroupolis, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,471 ft (2582 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport at a glance
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is a medium airport in Alexandroupolis, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, known to airline systems as AXD. The field elevation of 24 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGAL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 8,471 ft (2582 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGAL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keşan Air Base | LTFL | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Çanakkale Airport | LTBH | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport | LGKV | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Plovdiv International Airport | LBPD | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport | LTBU | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 24 ft field elevation of Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 29 airports and airfields we list for Greece — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is LGAL, and its IATA code is AXD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport above sea level?
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport sits at an elevation of 24 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.8559, 25.9563 — in Alexandroupolis, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Keşan Air Base, about 55 km away.
Does LGAL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGAL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,471 ft (2582 m) with a ASP surface.