(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base (LGTL)
Medium airport · Kasteli, Crete, Greece
Airport data
| Name | (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGTL |
| Elevation | 1,180 ft (360 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°11'29" E 25°19'36" 35.19134, 25.32659 |
| Location | Kasteli, Crete, Greece |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,875 ft (3010 m) | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base at a glance
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base is a medium airport in Kasteli, Crete, Greece. The field elevation of 1,180 ft (360 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGTL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 9,875 ft (3010 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGTL 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 (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base
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 | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Sitia Airport | LGST | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Chania International Airport | LGSA | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Santorini International Airport | LGSR | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Karpathos Airport | LGKP | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,180 ft field elevation of (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base 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 (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base is LGTL, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base above sea level?
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 1,180 feet (360 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 35.1913, 25.3266 — in Kasteli, Crete, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, about 21 km away.
Does LGTL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGTL 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 (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base?
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,875 ft (3010 m) with a Asphalt surface.