Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER): Codes, Runways & Location
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (IATA: HER · ICAO: LGIR) is a large airport serving Heraklion, Greece. It lies at 35.3397° N, 25.1803° E, 115 ft (35 m) above sea level.
Overview of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Heraklion in Greece. It is identified by the IATA code HER and the ICAO code LGIR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2714 m (8904 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 115 ft (35 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base about 21 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 ≈ 2,714 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Where is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport located?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is located in Heraklion, Greece. Its coordinates are 35.3397° N, 25.1803° E.
What is the airport code for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport has an IATA code of HER and an ICAO code of LGIR.
How long is the runway at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport's longest runway is about 2714 m (8904 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport have?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport a major airport?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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