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Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (LGIR / HER)

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LGIR airport at a glance

ICAO code
LGIR
IATA code
HER
City
Heraklion
Region
Crete
Country
Greece
Elevation
115 ft (35 m)
Time zone
Europe/Athens (UTC+2)
Coordinates
35.3397° N, 25.1803° E
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Weather & airport info LGIR

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 04 Nov, 04:20 UTC
Wind
8 kt (15 km/h) from south-southeast (160°)
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
scattered clouds at 2,500 ft
Temperature
16 °C (dew point 14 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,016 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR LGIR 040420Z 16008KT 9999 SCT025 16/14 Q1016 NOSIG

Forecast (TAF)

  • 04 Nov, 00:00–07:00 UTC
    18 kt (33 km/h) from south (190°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 1,500 ft, scattered clouds at 2,500 ft
  • 04 Nov, 07:00–00:00 UTCbecoming
    12 kt (22 km/h) from northwest (310°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 1,500 ft, scattered clouds at 2,500 ft
  • 04 Nov, 21:00–00:00 UTCtemporarily
    visibility 5 km · Rain · few clouds at 1,500 ft, broken clouds at 2,500 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF LGIR 032300Z 0400/0424 19018KT 9999 FEW015 SCT025 BECMG 0407/0409 31012KT TEMPO 0421/0424 5000 RA FEW015 BKN025

Airport

Elevation
115 ft (35 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
06:43 / 17:22 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
09/272,714 m (8,904 ft)asphaltyes
12/301,566 m (5,138 ft)asphaltno

Radio frequencies

  • Approach: 123.975
  • ATIS: 127.55
  • Ground: 121.7
  • Tower: 120.85

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

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For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for LGIR(4)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • Out of serviceWind indicator: unserviceableA3862/26· until 16 Jan, 18:00 UTC

    The wind direction indicator for runway 09 is out of service.

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    WIND DIRECTION INDICATOR RWY 09 U/S

    A3862/26 NOTAMR A3747/26
 Q) LGGG/QFWAS/V /M  /A /000/999/3520N02511E005
 A) LGIR B) 2610161824 C) 2701161800
 E) WIND DIRECTION INDICATOR RWY 09 U/S
  • NoticeRunway: limited toA4019/26· until 31 Jan, 21:59 UTC

    Intersection take-offs from runway 09/27 are suspended at Iraklion/Nikos Kazantzakis airport.

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    INTERSECTION TAKE OFFS RWY 09/27 ARE SUSPENDED. REF AIP GREECE AD 2 LGIR AD 2.13 AND AD 2.22.8

    A4019/26 NOTAMR A2653/26
 Q) LGGG/QMRLT/IV/NBO/A /000/999/3520N02511E005
 A) LGIR B) 2610301305 C) 2701312159
 E) INTERSECTION TAKE OFFS RWY 09/27 ARE SUSPENDED.
 REF AIP GREECE AD 2 LGIR AD 2.13 AND AD 2.22.8
  • NoticeRunwayA3920/26· permanent

    Runway 09/27 operations are SUSPENDED WHEN the CROSSWIND COMPONENT EXCEEDS 35 kt (10 MIN AVG) or WHEN VIS, as PROVIDED by HNMS, is BELOW 1500 M.

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    RWY 09/27 OPS ARE SUSPENDED WHEN THE CROSSWIND COMPONENT EXCEEDS 35 KT (10 MIN AVG) OR WHEN VIS, AS PROVIDED BY HNMS, IS BELOW 1500 M.

    A3920/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LGGG/QMRXX/IV/BO /A /000/999/3520N02511E005
 A) LGIR B) 2610221010 C) PERM
 E) RWY 09/27 OPS ARE SUSPENDED WHEN THE CROSSWIND COMPONENT EXCEEDS
 35 KT (10 MIN AVG) OR WHEN VIS, AS PROVIDED BY HNMS, IS BELOW 1500 M.
  • NoticeTaxiwayA3921/26· permanent

    Aircraft are not allowed to taxi on taxiway D at Iraklion/Nikos Kazantzakis airport when an aircraft with code letter D or E is cleared to land on runway 09/27 and the crosswind component exceeds 30 knots or the runway condition code is less than 3, or when the crosswind component exceeds 25 knots and the runway condition code is less than 4.

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    ACFT TAX ON TWY D IS NOT ALLOWED WHEN ACFT WITH CODE LETTER D OR E IS CLR TO LAND RWY 09/27 AND CROSSWIND COMPONENT EXCEEDS: -30 KT (10 MIN AVG) OR RWY COND CODE (RWYCC) IS LESS THAN 3 ON ANY THIRD OF RWY 09/27 OR -25 KT (10 MIN AVG) AND RWY COND CODE (RWYCC) IS LESS THAN 4 ON ANY THIRD OF RWY 09/27.

    A3921/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LGGG/QMXXX/IV/M  /A /000/999/3520N02511E005
 A) LGIR B) 2610221010 C) PERM
 E) ACFT TAX ON TWY D IS NOT ALLOWED WHEN ACFT WITH CODE LETTER D OR
 E IS CLR TO LAND RWY 09/27 AND CROSSWIND COMPONENT EXCEEDS:
 -30 KT (10 MIN AVG) OR RWY COND CODE (RWYCC) IS LESS THAN 3 ON ANY
 THIRD OF RWY 09/27
   OR
 -25 KT (10 MIN AVG) AND RWY COND CODE (RWYCC) IS LESS THAN 4 ON ANY
 THIRD OF RWY 09/27.

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

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LGIR airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Heraklion airport (LGIR) today?

There are currently 4 valid NOTAMs for Heraklion (LGIR). Affected: Wind indicator: unserviceable. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Heraklion airport (LGIR)?

According to the latest weather report for LGIR (METAR, 04 Nov, 04:20 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 8 kt (15 km/h) from south-southeast (160°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 16 °C (dew point 14 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Heraklion airport (LGIR)?

Heraklion (LGIR) has 2 runways: runway 09/27 with 2,714 m (8,904 ft), asphalt and runway 12/30 with 1,566 m (5,138 ft), asphalt. The longest is 2,714 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Heraklion airport (LGIR)?

Frequencies at LGIR: Tower 120.85 MHz, Ground 121.7 MHz and ATIS 127.55 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?

The ICAO code is LGIR and the IATA code is HER. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of LGIR airport?

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport sits at 115 ft (35 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Europe/Athens.

Can I fly to LGIR by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

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