Chios Island National Airport (LGHI)
Medium airport · Chios Island, North Aegean, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Chios Island National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGHI |
| IATA | JKH |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°20'36" E 26°8'26" 38.34320, 26.14060 |
| Location | Chios Island, North Aegean, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,957 ft (1511 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chios Island National Airport at a glance
Chios Island National Airport is a medium airport in Chios Island, North Aegean, Greece, known to airline systems as JKH. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGHI 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, 01/19, offers 4,957 ft (1511 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGHI 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 Chios Island National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Çiğli Airbase | LTBL | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Mytilene International Airport | LGMT | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Adnan Menderes International Airport | LTBJ | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Samos Airport | LGSM | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Mykonos Island National Airport | LGMK | 123 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chios Island National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Chios Island 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 Chios Island National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chios Island National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chios Island National Airport is LGHI, and its IATA code is JKH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chios Island National Airport above sea level?
Chios Island National Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chios Island National Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.3432, 26.1406 — in Chios Island, North Aegean, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Çiğli Airbase, about 78 km away.
Does LGHI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGHI 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 Chios Island National Airport?
Chios Island National Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,957 ft (1511 m) with a ASP surface.