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LGSM/SMI METAR & TAF Samos Airport

Samos Island, North AegeanElevation 19 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFRMore than 1 hour old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
VRB@3
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
182 ft
+163 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2350Z (1:50 AM local) · More than 1 hour old

LGSM is currently VFR. Winds are variable in direction at 3 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. The main issue is metar is 88 minutes old.

WIND
Variable at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
SCT025
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
16°C / 14°C
61°F / 57°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.88 inHg
1011.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (1:00 AM local) · valid to 0900Z (11:00 AM local)

LGSM forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 03Z to 09Z with IFR possible (TS, CB, LOW VIS). Best period is 00Z to 03Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period. Thunderstorms are a probability during part of the period.

MVFR
IFR
0000Z2:00 AM0148Z3:48 AM0336Z5:36 AM0524Z7:24 AM0712Z9:12 AM0900Z11:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT TEMPO BKN PROB30 FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›METAR is stale (88 minutes old).
›PROB30 forecast: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind variable at 3 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. This report is older than usual, so treat it with caution. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
NESW0927VRB 3 ktVRB 3 ktVRB 3 ktVRB 3 ktVRB 3 kt
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

09/27
Dimensions
6,706 x 148 ft
Surface
ASPH
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
182 ft
Pressure altitude
59 ft
Field elevation
19 ft MSL
Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Dewpoint
14°C (57°F)
Altimeter
29.88 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1522Z 5:22 PM
Sunrise
0430Z 6:30 AM
Loggable night
1549Z (5:49 PM local) → 0404Z (6:04 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1522Z (5:22 PM local) → 0430Z (6:30 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1622Z (6:22 PM local) → 0330Z (5:30 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Samos Airport is in Samos Island, North Aegean. Field elevation 19 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALGSM / SMI
RegionNorth Aegean
CountryGreece
Coordinates37.6900, 26.9117
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

563.7
RDO
A/G
122.1
APP
APP
122.1
TWR
TWR

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

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

LTFB Selçuk Efes Airport
25 NM NE
VFR
LTBJ Adnan Menderes International Airport
38 NM N
VFR
LTFE Milas Bodrum International Airport
45 NM SE
VFR
LTBD Aydın Çıldır Airport
47 NM E
MVFR
LGHI Chios Island National Airport
54 NM NW
VFR
LGKO Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"
54 NM S
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗LGSM on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LGSM have a METAR?
Yes. LGSM has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LGSM have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LGSM; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LGSM?
LGSM sits at 19 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LGSM?
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.