Sitia Airport (JSH): Codes, Runways & Location
Sitia Airport (IATA: JSH · ICAO: LGST) is a medium-sized airport serving Crete Island, Greece. It lies at 35.2161° N, 26.1013° E, 376 ft (115 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sitia Airport
Sitia Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Crete Island in Greece. It is identified by the IATA code JSH and the ICAO code LGST. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sitia Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2074 m (6804 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 376 ft (115 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 70 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 ≈ 2,074 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sitia Airport
Where is Sitia Airport located?
Sitia Airport is located in Crete Island, Greece. Its coordinates are 35.2161° N, 26.1013° E.
What is the airport code for Sitia Airport?
Sitia Airport has an IATA code of JSH and an ICAO code of LGST.
How long is the runway at Sitia Airport?
Sitia Airport's longest runway is about 2074 m (6804 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Sitia Airport have?
Sitia Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sitia Airport a major airport?
Sitia Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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