Karpathos Airport (LGKP)
Medium airport · Karpathos Island, South Aegean, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Karpathos Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGKP |
| IATA | AOK |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°25'17" E 27°8'46" 35.42140, 27.14600 |
| Location | Karpathos Island, South Aegean, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,871 ft (2399 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Karpathos Airport at a glance
Karpathos Airport is a medium airport in Karpathos Island, South Aegean, Greece, known to airline systems as AOK. The field elevation of 66 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGKP 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, 12/30, offers 7,871 ft (2399 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGKP 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 Karpathos Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sitia Airport | LGST | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" | LGRP | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" | LGKO | 153 km (83 NM) |
| (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base | LGTL | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | LGIR | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Karpathos Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 66 ft field elevation of Karpathos 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 Karpathos Airport
What is the ICAO code of Karpathos Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Karpathos Airport is LGKP, and its IATA code is AOK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Karpathos Airport above sea level?
Karpathos Airport sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Karpathos Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.4214, 27.1460 — in Karpathos Island, South Aegean, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sitia Airport, about 97 km away.
Does LGKP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGKP 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 Karpathos Airport?
Karpathos Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,871 ft (2399 m) with a ASP surface.