Kithira Airport (KIT): Codes, Runways & Location
Kithira Airport (IATA: KIT · ICAO: LGKC) is a small airport serving Kithira Island, Greece. It lies at 36.2740° N, 23.0167° E, 1045 ft (319 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kithira Airport
Kithira Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kithira Island in Greece. It is identified by the IATA code KIT and the ICAO code LGKC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kithira Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1461 m (4794 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional 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 1045 ft (319 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sparti Airfield (SPJ) about 89 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 ≈ 1,461 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Kithira Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kithira Airport
Where is Kithira Airport located?
Kithira Airport is located in Kithira Island, Greece. Its coordinates are 36.2740° N, 23.0167° E.
What is the airport code for Kithira Airport?
Kithira Airport has an IATA code of KIT and an ICAO code of LGKC.
How long is the runway at Kithira Airport?
Kithira Airport's longest runway is about 1461 m (4794 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Kithira Airport have?
Kithira Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kithira Airport a major airport?
Kithira Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Kithira Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →