Samos Airport (LGSM)
Medium airport · Samos Island, North Aegean, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Samos Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGSM |
| IATA | SMI |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°41'24" E 26°54'42" 37.69000, 26.91170 |
| Location | Samos Island, North Aegean, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,706 ft (2044 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Samos Airport at a glance
Samos Airport is a medium airport in Samos Island, North Aegean, Greece, known to airline systems as SMI. The field elevation of 19 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGSM 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, 09/27, offers 6,706 ft (2044 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGSM 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 Samos Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adnan Menderes International Airport | LTBJ | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Milas Bodrum International Airport | LTFE | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Çiğli Airbase | LTBL | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Chios Island National Airport | LGHI | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" | LGKO | 101 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Samos Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 19 ft field elevation of Samos 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 Samos Airport
What is the ICAO code of Samos Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Samos Airport is LGSM, and its IATA code is SMI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Samos Airport above sea level?
Samos Airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Samos Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.6900, 26.9117 — in Samos Island, North Aegean, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Adnan Menderes International Airport, about 70 km away.
Does LGSM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGSM 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 Samos Airport?
Samos Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,706 ft (2044 m) with a ASPH surface.