Kithira Airport

LGKC / KIT

Kithira Island, GR

Last Updated
Mar 3, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 17 hours ago
10:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
10 kt
260°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGKC 031050Z 26010KT CAVOK 16/10 Q1025

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGKC 040200Z 0403/0412 03012KT 8000 FEW016 BECMG 0408/0410 03020KT FEW020 SCT060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:50Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 30° 12 kt
Visibility: 8 km
08:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 30° 20 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKC
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
4,794 ft 98 ft ASP 26°
5.0 kt 8.7 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGKC

994 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.1%
MVFR
23.8%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0.1%

Kithira Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 11.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 32°C with an average of 16.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 11.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.1%
NE
26%
E
7.4%
SE
4.1%
S
15.1%
SW
10.4%
W
30.6%
NW
2.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.2°C
Range: 4°C to 32°C
4°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 994 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kithira Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGKC
IATA Code: KIT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,045 ft MSL

Location

City: Kithira Island
Country: GR
Latitude: 36.273978°
Longitude: 23.016719°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,794 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kithira Airport

Kithira Airport (LGKC/KIT) is located in Kithira Island, GR at an elevation of 1,045 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 4,794 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 994 weather observations shows LGKC maintains VFR conditions 76.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 23.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 0.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LGKC come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 11.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 4°C (39°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 16.2°C (61°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10 to 10.17 inHg (339-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 994 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.