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KASTELLORIZO AIRPORT
Municipal Airport

IATA: KZS
ICAO: LGKJ
Kastelorizo, Greek Airports

Kastellorizo Airport

Municipal Airport

Kastellorizo Island Public Airport, also known as Kastellorizo Airport, is a small airport on Kastellorizo Island, Greece. The airport has the IATA code KZS and the ICAO code LGKJ. It is part of the Dodecanese island group and serves the local community and visitors to the island.

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Systems of Civil Aviation

Kastellorizo Airport has modern civil aviation systems, including air traffic control towers, navigation systems, and runway lighting. In addition, the airport is equipped to handle small aircraft, such as helicopters and private planes, as well as commercial flights.

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Facilities

The airport has limited facilities, including a small terminal building with check-in counters, a waiting area, and restrooms. A small parking lot is also available for passengers who wish to park their vehicles at the airport.

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History

Kastellorizo Airport was constructed in 1986 and has served the people of Kastellorizo ever since. The airport has undergone several renovations and upgrades to modernize its facilities and enhance the passenger experience.

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Owner and Operator

Kastellorizo Airport is owned and operated by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), a public organization responsible for the regulation and supervision of civil aviation in Greece. The HCAA is also responsible for developing and managing airports in Greece.

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Distance from the Center of the Town of Megisti

Kastellorizo Airport is located approximately 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) south of the center of the Town of Megisti, the main town on the island. It is possible to walk the distance, but there is also a minibus and the island's only taxi available for passengers who prefer not to walk.

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Fees

The fees for using Kastellorizo Airport vary depending on the type of aircraft and the services required. For more information on costs, please contact the airport directly.

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Ways to Get to the Airport from the Center of the Town of Megisti

The most convenient way to get to Kastellorizo Airport from the center of the Town of Megisti is by taxi or minibus, which takes approximately 10-15 minutes and costs around 10-20€.

 

Alternatively, passengers can also walk the distance, which takes about 45 minutes to an hour.

POSTAL ADDRESS

MUNICIPAL CIVIL AIRPORT OF KASTELORIZO

P.O BOX. 85111, MEGISTI
KASTELORIZO

PHONE NUMBERS

Telephone Center:

+30-22460-49201

The Airport Police Station (24/7 operation):

+30-22460-49210

Fax:

+30-22460-49210

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Telex:

LGKJZPZX

AFTN:

LGKJZPZX

E-mail:

kastellorizo@hcaa.gr

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