International hub · Chania, Greece

Chania/Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl

LGSACHQ
Elevation
490 ft
Coordinates
35°32′N 24°09′E
Local time
Europe/Athens

Photo: Stephenmshields · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Field information

LGSA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Europe/Athens

  • Country

    Greece

    GR

  • Municipality

    Souda

  • Elevation

    490 ft

  • Position

    35.5312, 24.1507

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LGSA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Chania/Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl (LGSA / CHQ) in Chania, Greece, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LGSA 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 LGSA

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at LGSA

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LGSA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LGSA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LGSA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LGSA: 35° 31′ 52″ N 24° 9′ 2″ E; elevation 490 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Chania

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Chania. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LGSA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LGSA

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

Operating into LGSA?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Chania/Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl — one desk for the whole trip.