Mytilene International Airport (LGMT)
Medium airport · Mytilene, North Aegean, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Mytilene International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGMT |
| IATA | MJT |
| Elevation | 60 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°3'27" E 26°35'55" 39.05741, 26.59863 |
| Location | Mytilene, North Aegean, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,894 ft (2406 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mytilene International Airport at a glance
Mytilene International Airport is a medium airport in Mytilene, North Aegean, Greece, known to airline systems as MJT. The field elevation of 60 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGMT 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 7,894 ft (2406 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 LGMT 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 Mytilene International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | LTFD | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Çiğli Airbase | LTBL | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Chios Island National Airport | LGHI | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Adnan Menderes International Airport | LTBJ | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base | LTBT | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mytilene International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 60 ft field elevation of Mytilene 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 Mytilene International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mytilene International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mytilene International Airport is LGMT, and its IATA code is MJT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mytilene International Airport above sea level?
Mytilene International Airport sits at an elevation of 60 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 Mytilene International Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.0574, 26.5986 — in Mytilene, North Aegean, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, about 65 km away.
Does LGMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGMT 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 Mytilene International Airport?
Mytilene International Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,894 ft (2406 m) with a ASP surface.