Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport (LGIO)
Medium airport · Ioannina, Epirus, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGIO |
| IATA | IOA |
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°41'47" E 20°49'21" 39.69640, 20.82250 |
| Location | Ioannina, Epirus, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport at a glance
Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport is a medium airport in Ioannina, Epirus, Greece, known to airline systems as IOA. The field elevation of 1,558 ft (475 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGIO 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, 14/32, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGIO 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 Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport | LGKR | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Aktion National Airport | LGPZ | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Kozani National Airport Filippos | LGKZ | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Kuçovë Air Base | LAKV | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport | LWOH | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,558 ft field elevation of Ioannina King Pyrrhus 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 Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport is LGIO, and its IATA code is IOA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport above sea level?
Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet (475 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.6964, 20.8225 — in Ioannina, Epirus, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport, about 79 km away.
Does LGIO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGIO 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 Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport?
Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.