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Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

Heraklion, CreteElevation 115 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail

09/27
Dimensions
8,904 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
12/30
Dimensions
5,138 x 164 ft
Surface
ASP
AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is in Heraklion, Crete. Field elevation 115 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALGIR / HER
RegionCrete
CountryGreece
Coordinates35.3397, 25.1803
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

563.7
KAZANTZAKIS RDO
A/G
123.975
IRAKLION APP
APP
127.55
ATIS
ATIS
118.025
IRAKLION DIRECTOR
DIR
121.7
KAZANTZAKIS GND
GND
123.975
IRAKLION RADAR
TRSA
120.85
KAZANTZAKIS TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LGIR have a METAR?
Yes. LGIR is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does LGIR have a TAF?
When LGIR issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at LGIR?
LGIR sits at 115 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LGIR?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.