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LGZA/ZTH METAR & TAF Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos

Zakynthos, Ionian IslandsElevation 12 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFRMore than 1 hour old
Ceiling 7,000 ft, visibility 10 SM, towering cumulus.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
7,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
85 ft
+73 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1950Z (9:50 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

LGZA is currently VFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 7,000 feet AGL. Main concerns: Towering cumulus reported (FEW018TCU).

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 7,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
15°C / 14°C
59°F / 57°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.85 inHg
1010.8 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
TCU
Towering cumulus reported (FEW018TCU).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

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

LGZA forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 09Z with IFR possible (TS, CB, LOW VIS). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Thunderstorms are a probability during part of the period.

BKN0808,000 ft
0000Z2:00 AM0148Z3:48 AM0336Z5:36 AM0524Z7:24 AM0712Z9:12 AM0900Z11:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BKN PROB30 TEMPO FEW OVC

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Towering cumulus reported (FEW018TCU).
›METAR is stale (367 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 calm, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 7,000 ft. 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
NESW1634CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
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

16/34
Dimensions
7,310 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
85 ft
Pressure altitude
82 ft
Field elevation
12 ft MSL
Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Dewpoint
14°C (57°F)
Altimeter
29.85 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
1546Z 5:46 PM
Sunrise
0455Z 6:55 AM
Loggable night
1613Z (6:13 PM local) → 0428Z (6:28 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1546Z (5:46 PM local) → 0455Z (6:55 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1646Z (6:46 PM local) → 0355Z (5:55 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

Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos is in Zakynthos, Ionian Islands. Field elevation 12 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALGZA / ZTH
RegionIonian Islands
CountryGreece
Coordinates37.7509, 20.8843
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

563.7
RDO
A/G
125.425
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.

LGAD Andravida Air Base
22 NM NE
VFR
LGKF Kefallinia Airport
29 NM NW
VFR
LGRX Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport
35 NM NE
VFR
LGKL Kalamata Airport
68 NM SE
UNKNOWN
LGPZ Aktion National Airport
71 NM N
UNKNOWN
LGBL Nea Anchialos National Airport
126 NM NE
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LGZA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LGZA have a METAR?
Yes. LGZA has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LGZA have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LGZA; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LGZA?
LGZA sits at 12 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LGZA?
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.