Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport

LGKV / KVA

Kavala, GR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
13:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
4 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGKV 041350Z 23004KT 9999 FEW030 14/09 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,018 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGKV 041100Z 0412/0512 VRB03KT 9999 FEW030 BECMG 0500/0502 SCT030 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKV
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
9,844 ft 148 ft ASP 55°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGKV

5,884 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.5%
MVFR
13.5%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.2%

Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 19.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.3%
NE
25.5%
E
20.9%
SE
6%
S
9.8%
SW
10.2%
W
3.8%
NW
0.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.6°C
Range: -5°C to 31°C
-5°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,884 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGKV
IATA Code: KVA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 18 ft MSL

Location

City: Kavala
Country: GR
Latitude: 40.913300°
Longitude: 24.619200°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,844 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport

Overview

Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport serves the northeastern Greek region of Macedonia, located near the city of Kavala. Positioned at 18 ft mean sea level with coordinates 40.913300, 24.619200, this medium-sized airport provides strategic aviation infrastructure for regional and international operations. The airport features a single runway (05/23) with an impressive 9,844 ft asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at LGKV are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 91.7% of observations supporting clear flight operations. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast (45°) at an average of 6.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 27 knots. Temperature ranges from -5°C to 31°C, with an average of 13.6°C, offering stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (05/23) demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Crosswind averages are minimal at 2.6 knots, providing comfortable landing and takeoff parameters. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of visibility below 3 miles or fog presence.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during September, October, and November, which represent the most consistent flying months. The runway's significant 9,844 ft length accommodates a wide range of aircraft types. With calm wind conditions occurring 21.6% of the time, pilots should be prepared for variable wind scenarios during approach and departure.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.