Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD): Codes, Runways & Location
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (IATA: AXD · ICAO: LGAL) is a medium-sized airport serving Alexandroupolis, Greece. It lies at 40.8559° N, 25.9563° E, 24 ft (7 m) above sea level.
Overview of Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Alexandroupolis in Greece. It is identified by the IATA code AXD and the ICAO code LGAL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2582 m (8471 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 24 ft (7 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Keşan Air Base about 55 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,582 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport
Where is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport located?
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is located in Alexandroupolis, Greece. Its coordinates are 40.8559° N, 25.9563° E.
What is the airport code for Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport has an IATA code of AXD and an ICAO code of LGAL.
How long is the runway at Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport's longest runway is about 2582 m (8471 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport have?
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport a major airport?
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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