
International hub · Kavala, Greece
Kavala International/Megas Alexandros
- Elevation
- 18 ft
- Coordinates
- 40°55′N 24°37′E
- Local time
- Europe/Athens
Photo: Mike McBey · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
LGKV runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kavala International/Megas Alexandros (LGKV/KVA) has one runway, 05/23, 9,844 ft (3,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LGKV, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Europe/Athens
Country
Greece
GR
Municipality
Kavala
Elevation
18 ft
Position
40.9133, 24.6192
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Slots
Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LGKV
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,844 ft (3,000 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LGKV.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kavala International/Megas Alexandros (LGKV / KVA) in Kavala, Greece, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LGKV is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at LGKV
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at LGKV
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LGKV covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LGKV
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LGKV is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LGKV
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LGKV: 40° 54′ 48″ N 24° 37′ 9″ E; elevation 18 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Kavala
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kavala. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LGKV.
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Cargo Operations at LGKV
Support for freighter operations into LGKV covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LGKV sits in the network
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Operating into LGKV?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kavala International/Megas Alexandros — one desk for the whole trip.