Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Greece

LGIRHER

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

Heraklion, Greece

ICAO

LGIR

IATA

HER

Category

International Hub

Elevation

115 ft

Country

Greece

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at LGIR

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (LGIR / HER) in Heraklion, Greece, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

LGIR is listed in our network as an international hub with medium traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Greece

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Greece.

Applicable permit lead times for Greece are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Greece are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at LGIR

Direct FBO and handler coordination at LGIR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8; airport category B as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at LGIR

Fuel on record at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to LGIR

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for LGIR: 35° 20′ 24″ N 25° 10′ 48″ E; elevation 115 ft; local time UTC+2.

Crew & Passenger Services in Heraklion

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Heraklion.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LGIR.

Cargo Operations at LGIR

Support for freighter operations into LGIR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

Latitude
35° 20′ 24″ N
Longitude
25° 10′ 48″ E
ICAO code
LGIR
IATA code
HER
Municipality
Heraklion
Timezone
UTC+2
Traffic
Medium
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 8
Airport Category
B
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To HER?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for LGIR.

Submit flight inquiry for LGIR

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – LGIR

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?

The ICAO code is LGIR and the IATA code is HER.

Is Jet A1 available at LGIR?

Yes. Fuel on record at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at LGIR?

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8.

What time zone does LGIR operate in?

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport operates on UTC+2.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for LGIR?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for LGIR.