
Regional airport · Samos, Greece
Samos/Aristarchos of Samos International
- Elevation
- 19 ft
- Coordinates
- 37°41′N 26°55′E
- Local time
- Europe/Athens
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Field information
LGSM runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Samos/Aristarchos of Samos International (LGSM/SMI) has one runway, 09/27, 6,706 ft (2,044 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. 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 LGSM, 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
Samos Island
Elevation
19 ft
Position
37.6900, 26.9117
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Slots
Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LGSM
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,706 ft (2,044 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LGSM.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Samos/Aristarchos of Samos International (LGSM / SMI) in Samos, Greece, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LGSM 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 LGSM
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 LGSM
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LGSM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LGSM
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LGSM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LGSM
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LGSM: 37° 41′ 24″ N 26° 54′ 42″ E; elevation 19 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Samos
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Samos. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LGSM.
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Cargo Operations at LGSM
Support for freighter operations into LGSM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LGSM sits in the network
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Operating into LGSM?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Samos/Aristarchos of Samos International — one desk for the whole trip.