
International hub · Chania, Greece
Chania/Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl
- Elevation
- 490 ft
- Coordinates
- 35°32′N 24°09′E
- Local time
- Europe/Athens
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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
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 LGSA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LGSA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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Cargo Operations at LGSA
Support for freighter operations into LGSA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LGSA sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- LGIRHeraklion/Iraklion Nikos KazantzakisHeraklion, Greece52 NM103°→
- LGSRSantorini/ThiraThira, Greece83 NM051°→
- LGSTSitia/Vitsentzos KornarosSitia, Greece97 NM101°→
- LGMKMykonos (Mikonos)Mykonos, Greece128 NM026°→
- LGKLKalamata/Capt Vassilis ConstantakopoulosKalamata, Greece138 NM313°→
- LGAVAthens Intl Eleftherios VenizelosAthens, Greece145 NM356°→
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.