Kalamata Airport (LGKL)
Medium airport · Kalamata, Peloponnese, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Kalamata Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGKL |
| IATA | KLX |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°4'6" E 22°1'32" 37.06830, 22.02550 |
| Location | Kalamata, Peloponnese, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 92 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kalamata Airport at a glance
Kalamata Airport is a medium airport in Kalamata, Peloponnese, Greece, known to airline systems as KLX. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGKL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17L/35R — offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17L points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGKL 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 Kalamata Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andravida Air Base | LGAD | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos | LGZA | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport | LGRX | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Elefsis Air Base | LGEL | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Kefallinia Airport | LGKF | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kalamata Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Kalamata 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 Kalamata Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kalamata Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kalamata Airport is LGKL, and its IATA code is KLX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kalamata Airport above sea level?
Kalamata Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kalamata Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.0683, 22.0255 — in Kalamata, Peloponnese, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Andravida Air Base, about 115 km away.
Does LGKL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGKL 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 Kalamata Airport?
Kalamata Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17L/35R, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.