Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Greece

LGSACHQ

Chania International Airport

Souda, Greece

ICAO

LGSA

IATA

CHQ

Category

International Hub

Elevation

490 ft

Country

Greece

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at LGSA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Chania International Airport (LGSA / CHQ) in Souda, 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.

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 LGSA

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

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.

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′ 4″ E; elevation 490 ft.

Crew & Passenger Services in Souda

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

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

Cargo Operations at LGSA

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

Field Information

Chania International Airport

Latitude
35° 31′ 52″ N
Longitude
24° 9′ 4″ E
ICAO code
LGSA
IATA code
CHQ
Municipality
Souda
Timezone
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Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To CHQ?

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

Submit flight inquiry for LGSA