Kithira Airport

LGKC / KIT

Kithira Island, GR

Last Updated
Jun 27, 19:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
19:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
12 kt
10°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGKC 271950Z 01012KT CAVOK 27/13 Q1017

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kithira Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 12 knots. Runway 02/20 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 18:00Z and 03:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGKC 271700Z 2718/2803 03016KT 9999 FEW025 TEMPO 2718/2803 03016G26KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 16 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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: 02
4,794 ft 98 ft ASP 26°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGKC

1,661 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.3%
MVFR
18.3%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0.2%

Kithira Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 11.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 32°C with an average of 17.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 11.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
7%
N
9.9%
S
9.7%
W
27.3%
NE
30.9%
NW
1.7%
SE
3.2%
SW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.1°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

June May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 1,661 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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 1,661 weather observations shows LGKC maintains VFR conditions 81.3% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 18.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 0.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LGKC come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 11.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.8%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, May, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 4°C (39°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 17.1°C (63°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 1,661 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.