Nea Anchialos National Airport (LGBL)
Medium airport · Nea Anchialos, Thessaly, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Nea Anchialos National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGBL |
| IATA | VOL |
| Elevation | 83 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°13'11" E 22°47'39" 39.21960, 22.79430 |
| Location | Nea Anchialos, Thessaly, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,052 ft (2759 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nea Anchialos National Airport at a glance
Nea Anchialos National Airport is a medium airport in Nea Anchialos, Thessaly, Greece, known to airline systems as VOL. The field elevation of 83 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGBL 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, 08/26, offers 9,052 ft (2759 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGBL 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 Nea Anchialos National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skiathos Island National Airport | LGSK | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Tanagra Air Base | LGTG | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Kozani National Airport Filippos | LGKZ | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Elefsis Air Base | LGEL | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport | LGTS | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nea Anchialos National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 83 ft field elevation of Nea Anchialos National 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 Nea Anchialos National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nea Anchialos National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nea Anchialos National Airport is LGBL, and its IATA code is VOL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nea Anchialos National Airport above sea level?
Nea Anchialos National Airport sits at an elevation of 83 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nea Anchialos National Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.2196, 22.7943 — in Nea Anchialos, Thessaly, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Skiathos Island National Airport, about 61 km away.
Does LGBL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGBL 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 Nea Anchialos National Airport?
Nea Anchialos National Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,052 ft (2759 m) with a ASP surface.