Sitia Airport (LGST)
Medium airport · Crete Island, Crete, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Sitia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGST |
| IATA | JSH |
| Elevation | 376 ft (115 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°12'58" E 26°6'5" 35.21610, 26.10130 |
| Location | Crete Island, Crete, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,804 ft (2074 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sitia Airport at a glance
Sitia Airport is a medium airport in Crete Island, Crete, Greece, known to airline systems as JSH. The field elevation of 376 ft (115 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGST 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, 05/23, offers 6,804 ft (2074 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGST 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 Sitia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base | LGTL | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | LGIR | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Karpathos Airport | LGKP | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Santorini International Airport | LGSR | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Chania International Airport | LGSA | 180 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sitia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 376 ft field elevation of Sitia 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 Sitia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sitia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sitia Airport is LGST, and its IATA code is JSH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sitia Airport above sea level?
Sitia Airport sits at an elevation of 376 feet (115 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sitia Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.2161, 26.1013 — in Crete Island, Crete, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base, about 70 km away.
Does LGST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGST 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 Sitia Airport?
Sitia Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,804 ft (2074 m) with a ASP surface.