International hub · Thessaloniki, Greece

Thessaloniki/Makedonia Intl

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Elevation
22 ft
Coordinates
40°31′N 22°58′E
Local time
Europe/Athens

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Field information

LGTS runways, fuel & airport data

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

Thessaloniki/Makedonia Intl (LGTS/SKG) has 2 runways; the longest, 10/28, is 11,286 ft (3,440 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LGTS, 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

    Thessaloniki

  • Elevation

    22 ft

  • Position

    40.5193, 22.9700

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Slot required

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · LGTS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
10/2811,286 ft (3,440 m)164 ftasphaltLighted
16/347,907 ft (2,410 m)197 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LGTS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Thessaloniki/Makedonia Intl (LGTS / SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LGTS 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 LGTS

  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 LGTS

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LGTS

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LGTS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LGTS: 40° 31′ 9″ N 22° 58′ 12″ E; elevation 22 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Thessaloniki

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LGTS

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

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

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