Santorini International Airport (LGSR)
Large airport · Santorini Island, South Aegean, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Santorini International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGSR |
| IATA | JTR |
| Elevation | 127 ft (39 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°24'0" E 25°28'43" 36.40004, 25.47864 |
| Location | Santorini Island, South Aegean, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 7,208 ft (2197 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Santorini International Airport at a glance
Santorini International Airport is a large airport in Santorini Island, South Aegean, Greece, known to airline systems as JTR. The field elevation of 127 ft (39 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGSR 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, 15/33, offers 7,208 ft (2197 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGSR 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 Santorini International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mykonos Island National Airport | LGMK | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | LGIR | 121 km (65 NM) |
| (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base | LGTL | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Sitia Airport | LGST | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" | LGKO | 150 km (81 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Santorini International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 127 ft field elevation of Santorini 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 Santorini International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Santorini International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Santorini International Airport is LGSR, and its IATA code is JTR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Santorini International Airport above sea level?
Santorini International Airport sits at an elevation of 127 feet (39 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Santorini International Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.4000, 25.4786 — in Santorini Island, South Aegean, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mykonos Island National Airport, about 116 km away.
Does LGSR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGSR 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 Santorini International Airport?
Santorini International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 7,208 ft (2197 m) with a ASP surface.