Tympaki Air Base

LG54

Crete Island, GR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:20Z

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Currently using: LGIR
Weather Source: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (LGIR)
Distance: 26nm / 48km from LG54

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a Hellenic Air Force base. Civil access is restricted.

Access Notes:

HAF bases generally restricted

Consult official AIP (Greece AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
19:20Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
10 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGIR 041920Z 31010KT 9999 FEW020 15/08 Q1026 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,007 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1026 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7 ft)
Pressure Alt
-376 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -374 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGIR 041700Z 0418/0518 30010KT 9999 SCT020 BECMG 0421/0423 VRB05KT BECMG 0509/0511 30010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:00Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR VRB 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
G54
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
 8,900 ft 160 ft ASP 88°
↑ 7.7 kt • ↔ 6.4 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Tympaki Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LG54
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Crete Island
Country: GR
Latitude: 35.063702°
Longitude: 24.767401°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 8,900 ft
Width: 160 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
310°@10kt
Density Alt
7ft, 15°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

LGIR VFR
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
26nm
48km
LGSA VFR
Chania International Airport
41nm
76km
LGST N/A
Sitia Airport
66nm
122km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Tympaki Air Base

Tympaki Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the GR AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Tympaki Air Base (LG54) is located in Crete Island, GR at an elevation of 7 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 8,900 feet.

Airport Overview

Tympaki Air Base serves Crete Island in GR. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (09/27) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 8,900 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from LG54, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.