Kozani National Airport Filippos (LGKZ)
Medium airport · Kozani, Western Macedonia, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Kozani National Airport Filippos |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGKZ |
| IATA | KZI |
| Elevation | 2,059 ft (628 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°17'10" E 21°50'27" 40.28610, 21.84080 |
| Location | Kozani, Western Macedonia, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,978 ft (1822 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kozani National Airport Filippos at a glance
Kozani National Airport Filippos is a medium airport in Kozani, Western Macedonia, Greece, known to airline systems as KZI. The field elevation of 2,059 ft (628 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGKZ 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 5,978 ft (1822 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 LGKZ 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 Kozani National Airport Filippos
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport | LGTS | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport | LGIO | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport | LWOH | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Nea Anchialos National Airport | LGBL | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Kuçovë Air Base | LAKV | 173 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kozani National Airport Filippos
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,059 ft field elevation of Kozani National Airport Filippos 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 Kozani National Airport Filippos
What is the ICAO code of Kozani National Airport Filippos?
The ICAO identifier of Kozani National Airport Filippos is LGKZ, and its IATA code is KZI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kozani National Airport Filippos above sea level?
Kozani National Airport Filippos sits at an elevation of 2,059 feet (628 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kozani National Airport Filippos located?
The airport lies at 40.2861, 21.8408 — in Kozani, Western Macedonia, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport, about 99 km away.
Does LGKZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGKZ 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 Kozani National Airport Filippos?
Kozani National Airport Filippos has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,978 ft (1822 m) with a ASP surface.