Kefallinia Airport (LGKF)
Medium airport · Kefallinia Island, Ionian Islands, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Kefallinia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGKF |
| IATA | EFL |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°7'12" E 20°30'2" 38.12010, 20.50050 |
| Location | Kefallinia Island, Ionian Islands, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,992 ft (2436 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kefallinia Airport at a glance
Kefallinia Airport is a medium airport in Kefallinia Island, Ionian Islands, Greece, known to airline systems as EFL. The field elevation of 59 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGKF 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 7,992 ft (2436 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 LGKF 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 Kefallinia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos | LGZA | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Andravida Air Base | LGAD | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport | LGRX | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Aktion National Airport | LGPZ | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport | LGKR | 172 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kefallinia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 59 ft field elevation of Kefallinia 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 Kefallinia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kefallinia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kefallinia Airport is LGKF, and its IATA code is EFL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kefallinia Airport above sea level?
Kefallinia Airport sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kefallinia Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.1201, 20.5005 — in Kefallinia Island, Ionian Islands, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos, about 53 km away.
Does LGKF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGKF 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 Kefallinia Airport?
Kefallinia Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,992 ft (2436 m) with a ASP surface.