
Regional airport · Kalamata, Greece
Kalamata/Capt Vassilis Constantakopoulos
- Elevation
- 26 ft
- Coordinates
- 37°04′N 22°02′E
- Local time
- Europe/Athens
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Field information
LGKL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kalamata/Capt Vassilis Constantakopoulos (LGKL/KLX) has 2 runways; the longest, 17L/35R, is 9,843 ft (3,000 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LGKL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Europe/Athens
Country
Greece
GR
Municipality
Kalamata
Elevation
26 ft
Position
37.0683, 22.0255
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Slots
Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)
Runways · LGKL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) | 92 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 17R/35L | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LGKL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kalamata/Capt Vassilis Constantakopoulos (LGKL / KLX) in Kalamata, Greece, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LGKL is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at LGKL
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at LGKL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LGKL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LGKL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LGKL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LGKL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LGKL: 37° 4′ 6″ N 22° 1′ 32″ E; elevation 26 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Kalamata
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kalamata. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LGKL.
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Cargo Operations at LGKL
Support for freighter operations into LGKL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LGKL sits in the network
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Operating into LGKL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kalamata/Capt Vassilis Constantakopoulos — one desk for the whole trip.