Chania International Airport (LGSA)
Large airport · Souda, Crete, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Chania International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGSA |
| IATA | CHQ |
| Elevation | 490 ft (149 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°31'52" E 24°9'2" 35.53121, 24.15067 |
| Location | Souda, Crete, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,982 ft (3347 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chania International Airport at a glance
Chania International Airport is a large airport in Souda, Crete, Greece, known to airline systems as CHQ. The field elevation of 490 ft (149 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGSA 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, 11/29, offers 10,982 ft (3347 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGSA 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 Chania International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | LGIR | 96 km (52 NM) |
| (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base | LGTL | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Santorini International Airport | LGSR | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Sitia Airport | LGST | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Mykonos Island National Airport | LGMK | 237 km (128 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chania International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 490 ft field elevation of Chania 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 Chania International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chania International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chania International Airport is LGSA, and its IATA code is CHQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chania International Airport above sea level?
Chania International Airport sits at an elevation of 490 feet (149 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chania International Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.5312, 24.1507 — in Souda, Crete, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, about 96 km away.
Does LGSA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGSA 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 Chania International Airport?
Chania International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 10,982 ft (3347 m) with a ASP surface.