Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (LGKV)
Large airport · Kavala, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGKV |
| IATA | KVA |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°54'48" E 24°37'9" 40.91330, 24.61920 |
| Location | Kavala, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,844 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport at a glance
Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport is a large airport in Kavala, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, known to airline systems as KVA. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGKV 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, 05/23, offers 9,844 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGKV 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 Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport | LGAL | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Plovdiv International Airport | LBPD | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport | LGTS | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Graf Ignatievo Air Base | LBPG | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Keşan Air Base | LTFL | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Kavala Alexander the Great International 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 Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport is LGKV, and its IATA code is KVA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport above sea level?
Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport sits at an elevation of 18 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 Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.9133, 24.6192 — in Kavala, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport, about 113 km away.
Does LGKV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGKV 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 Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport?
Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,844 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.