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Souda Chania Airport (LGSA / CHQ)

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LGSA airport at a glance

ICAO code: LGSA
IATA code: CHQ
City: Souda
Region: Crete
Country: Greece
Elevation: 490 ft (149 m)
Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+2)
Coordinates: 35.5317° N, 24.1497° E
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Weather & airport info LGSA

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 02:50 UTC

Wind: Calm
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: scattered clouds at 1,800 ft
Temperature: 16 °C (dew point 14 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,012 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR LGSA 030250Z 00000KT 9999 SCT018 16/14 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

03 Nov, 00:00–09:00 UTC
8 kt (15 km/h) from south (180°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 2,000 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft
03 Nov, 00:00–21:00 UTCtemporarily, 40 % probability
visibility 4 km · Rain showers · few clouds at 1,800 ft, broken clouds at 2,000 ft, broken clouds at 8,000 ft
03 Nov, 09:00–00:00 UTCbecoming
18 kt (33 km/h) from west (260°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 2,500 ft, scattered clouds at 7,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF LGSA 022300Z 0300/0324 18008KT 9999 SCT020 BKN070 PROB40 TEMPO 0300/0321 4000 SHRA FEW018TCU BKN020 BKN080 BECMG 0309/0311 26018KT SCT025 SCT070

Airport

Elevation: 490 ft (149 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:46 / 17:27 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
11/29	3,347 m (10,982 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

Approach: 118.125
Ground: 121.7
Tower: 121.1

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

Airport map LGSA

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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:

HASP AIS Greece →

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

Current NOTAMs for LGSA(8)

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

Out of serviceAerodrome: limited toA4016/26· until 04 Nov, 13:00 UTC
The anemometer for runway 11L is out of service. An anemometer measures wind speed.
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CHANIA/IOANNIS DASKALOGIANNIS: ANEMOMETER RWY 11L U/S.
```
A4016/26 NOTAMR A3964/26
 Q) LGGG/QFMLT/IV/BO /A /000/999/3532N02409E005
 A) LGSA B) 2610301026 C) 2611041300
 E) CHANIA/IOANNIS DASKALOGIANNIS: ANEMOMETER RWY 11L U/S.
```
Out of serviceVOR: unserviceableA3936/26· until 24 Jan, 23:59 UTC
The VOR part of the PALEOCHORA VOR/DME navigation system (PLH 114.60MHZ/CH93X) is out of service. This system helps aircraft with navigation.
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PALEOCHORA VOR/DME PLH 114,60MHZ/CH93X, VOR PART U/S.
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A3936/26 NOTAMR A2566/26
 Q) LGGG/QNVAS/IV/BO /AE/000/500/3514N02341E025
 A) LGSA B) 2610241234 C) 2701242359
 E) PALEOCHORA VOR/DME PLH 114,60MHZ/CH93X, VOR PART U/S.
```
Out of serviceTerminal control areaA3935/26· until 24 Jan, 13:00 UTC
Air Traffic Services (ATS) in the SOUDA MTMA/CTR/ATZ area are provided on both VHF and UHF frequencies. Frequency coupling is not available to accommodate civil and military traffic in the same area.
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NOTICE TO ALL PILOTS INTENDED TO FLY WI SOUDA MTMA/CTR/ATZ: ATS IS PROVIDED IN BOTH VHF AND UHF FREQ. FREQ COUPLING IS NOT AVBL IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE CIVIL AND MIL TFC IN THE SAME AREA (MTMA/CTR/ATZ).
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A3935/26 NOTAMR A2568/26
 Q) LGGG/QATXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/3530N02413E043
 A) LGSA B) 2610241020 C) 2701241300
 E) NOTICE TO ALL PILOTS INTENDED TO FLY WI SOUDA MTMA/CTR/ATZ:
 ATS IS PROVIDED IN BOTH VHF AND UHF FREQ. FREQ COUPLING IS NOT AVBL
 IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE CIVIL AND MIL TFC IN THE SAME AREA
 (MTMA/CTR/ATZ).
```
NoticeParking areaA3971/26· from 09 Nov, 04:00 UTC · until 09 Feb, 23:59 UTC
For commercial flights operated by propeller aircraft, disregard nose-in parking markings and follow marshaller instructions. All propeller aircraft must enter and leave parking stands under their own power unless otherwise instructed. 'Follow Me' guidance is mandatory. For safety reasons, use minimum engine power during taxiing out from the stand.
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FOR COMMERCIAL FLT OPERATED BY PROPELLER ACFT DISREGARD NOSE-IN PRKG MARKINGS AND FOLLOW MARSHALLER INSTRUCTIONS. ALL PROPELER ACFT ENTER AND LEAVE PRKG STANDS UNDER THEIR OWN POWER UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. FOLLOW ME GUIDANCE IS MANDATORY. FOR SAFETY REASONS USE MINIMUM ENGINE POWER DURING TAXIING OUT FROM THE STAND.
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A3971/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LGGG/QMKXX/IV/BO /A /000/999/3532N02409E005
 A) LGSA B) 2611090400 C) 2702092359
 E) FOR COMMERCIAL FLT OPERATED BY PROPELLER ACFT DISREGARD NOSE-IN
 PRKG MARKINGS AND FOLLOW MARSHALLER INSTRUCTIONS. ALL PROPELER ACFT
 ENTER AND LEAVE PRKG STANDS UNDER THEIR OWN POWER UNLESS OTHERWISE
 INSTRUCTED. FOLLOW ME GUIDANCE IS MANDATORY. FOR SAFETY REASONS USE
 MINIMUM ENGINE POWER DURING TAXIING OUT FROM THE STAND.
```
NoticeMovement areaA4035/26· until 02 Feb, 13:00 UTC
At Chania/Ioannis Daskalogiannis airport, information, location, direction, runway exit, and intersection take-off signs are missing on the airport maneuvering area.
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CHANIA/IOANNIS DASKALOGIANNIS: NO INFORMATION SIGNS, LOCATION, DIRECTION, RWY EXIT, INT TAKE-OFF SIGNS, AT THE AIRPORT MANEUVERING AREA.
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A4035/26 NOTAMR A3160/26
 Q) LGGG/QMAXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/3532N02409E005
 A) LGSA B) 2611020545 C) 2702021300
 E) CHANIA/IOANNIS DASKALOGIANNIS:
 NO INFORMATION SIGNS, LOCATION, DIRECTION, RWY EXIT, INT TAKE-OFF
 SIGNS, AT THE AIRPORT MANEUVERING AREA.
```
NoticeOtherL0017/26· until 28 Jan, 18:30 UTC
Aerodrome all ARRIVING aircraft parking at the NAVY apron MUST UTILIZE taxiway CHARILE to ENTER and UTILIZE taxiway DELTA to EXIT. aircraft in SPOTS 10-15, V1 and V2 SHALL MAKE LEFT TURNS for EXITING the NAVY apron.
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AERODROME ALL ARRIVING AIRCRAFT PARKING AT THE NAVY APRON MUST UTILIZE TAXIWAY CHARILE TO ENTER AND UTILIZE TAXIWAY DELTA TO EXIT. AIRCRAFT IN SPOTS 10-15, V1 AND V2 SHALL MAKE LEFT TURNS FOR EXITING THE NAVY APRON.
```
L0017/26 NOTAMN
Q) LGGG/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3531N02409E005
A) LGSA
B) 2611011636
C) 2701281830
E) AERODROME ALL ARRIVING AIRCRAFT PARKING AT THE NAVY APRON MUST UTILIZE TAXIWAY CHARILE TO ENTER AND UTILIZE TAXIWAY DELTA TO EXIT. AIRCRAFT IN SPOTS 10-15, V1 AND V2 SHALL MAKE LEFT TURNS FOR EXITING THE NAVY APRON.
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NoticeAerodromeA3939/26· until 24 Jan, 23:59 UTC
The operating hours for the civilian apron at Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport are changing. Please note the new times for the period from October 25, 2026, to January 24, 2027.
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CHANIA IOANNIS DASKALOGIANNIS AD CIVILIAN APRON OPERATING HR AS FLW: FROM 25/10/2026 TO 01/11/2026 DAILY 0000-2359 FROM 02/11/2026 TO 24/01/2027 DAILY 0345-2145.
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A3939/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LGGG/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/3532N02409E005
 A) LGSA B) 2610250000 C) 2701242359
 E) CHANIA IOANNIS DASKALOGIANNIS AD CIVILIAN APRON OPERATING HR AS
 FLW:
 FROM 25/10/2026 TO 01/11/2026
 DAILY 0000-2359
 FROM 02/11/2026 TO 24/01/2027
 DAILY 0345-2145.
```
NoticeTaxiway: limited toA3905/26· until 21 Jan, 13:00 UTC
Intersection take-offs from runway 11L/29R are temporarily suspended.
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INTERSECTION TAKE OFF RWY 11L/29R TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED.
```
A3905/26 NOTAMR A2511/26
 Q) LGGG/QMXLT/IV/M  /A /000/999/3532N02409E005
 A) LGSA B) 2610210625 C) 2701211300
 E) INTERSECTION TAKE OFF RWY 11L/29R TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED.
```

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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About the airport

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LGSA airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Souda airport (LGSA) today?

There are currently 7 valid NOTAMs for Souda (LGSA). Affected: Aerodrome: limited to; VOR: unserviceable; Terminal control area. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. 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 Souda airport (LGSA)?

According to the latest weather report for LGSA (METAR, 03 Nov, 02:50 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind Calm, 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 Souda airport (LGSA)?

Souda (LGSA) has one runway: runway 11/29 with 3,347 m (10,982 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Souda airport (LGSA)?

Frequencies at LGSA: Tower 121.1 MHz and Ground 121.7 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Chania International Airport?

The ICAO code is LGSA and the IATA code is CHQ. 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 LGSA airport?

Chania International Airport sits at 490 ft (149 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Europe/Athens.

Can I fly to LGSA by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Chania International 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.

Are there empty legs from or to LGSA?

There are currently 1 empty legs departing from and 0 arriving at Chania International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.