Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

LGIR / HER

Heraklion, GR

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
18kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,016
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

LGIR 141150Z 32018KT 9999 SCT020 27/19 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 115ft
SCT 2,000ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,115ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (115 ft)
Pressure Alt
33 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,500 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGIR 141100Z 1412/1512 33012KT 9999 SCT018 PROB30 TEMPO 1412/1415 33014G24KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:15Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GIR
09
27
12
30 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 8,904 ft 148 ft ASP 95°
↓ 12.7kt • ↔ 12.7kt
135° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
 5,138 ft 164 ft ASP 126°
↑ 16.9kt • ↔ 6.2kt
20° angle
18/36 2,559 ft 131 ft ASP 180°
↓ 13.8kt • ↔ 11.6kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGIR
IATA Code: HER
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 115 ft MSL

Location

City: Heraklion
Country: GR
Latitude: 35.339699°
Longitude: 25.180300°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 8,904 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 5,138 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 2,559 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (LGIR/HER) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Heraklion, GR. The facility operates at an elevation of 115 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (09/27, 12/30, 18/36) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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