Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS): Codes, Runways & Location
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (IATA: KGS · ICAO: LGKO) is a large airport serving Kos Island, Greece. It lies at 36.7945° N, 27.0911° E, 412 ft (126 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kos Island in Greece. It is identified by the IATA code KGS and the ICAO code LGKO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2390 m (7841 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 412 ft (126 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kalymnos Airport (JKL) about 23 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 ≈ 2,390 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"
Where is Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" located?
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" is located in Kos Island, Greece. Its coordinates are 36.7945° N, 27.0911° E.
What is the airport code for Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"?
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" has an IATA code of KGS and an ICAO code of LGKO.
How long is the runway at Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"?
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"'s longest runway is about 2390 m (7841 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" have?
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" a major airport?
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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