Kozani National Airport Filippos

LGKZ / KZI

Kozani, GR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
21:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
4 kt
350°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGKZ 042120Z AUTO 35004KT //// -RA ////// 05/04 Q1027 RE//
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
958 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,059 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,647 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 941 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKZ
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
5,978 ft 98 ft ASP 143°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGKZ

5,848 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.3%
MVFR
6.9%
IFR
1.2%
LIFR
0.5%

Kozani National Airport Filippos enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 28% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 28%
Direction Distribution:
N
31.1%
NE
2.3%
E
2.6%
SE
7%
S
7.2%
SW
1.8%
W
3.5%
NW
16.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.8°C
Range: -8°C to 32°C
-8°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,848 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kozani National Airport Filippos - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGKZ
IATA Code: KZI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,059 ft MSL

Location

City: Kozani
Country: GR
Latitude: 40.286098°
Longitude: 21.840799°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,978 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kozani National Airport Filippos

Overview

Kozani National Airport Filippos serves the regional aviation needs of northwestern Greece, located in the Kozani prefecture at an elevation of 2,059 feet MSL. The airport provides medium-sized airport capabilities for general and regional aviation operations in a mountainous terrain region. Its strategic location supports transportation infrastructure in this part of northern Greece.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kozani are predominantly VFR, with 92.7% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. Winds are typically northerly at an average of 6.5 knots, with occasional calm periods comprising 25.9% of observations. Temperature ranges widely from -8°C to 32°C, with an average of 10.5°C, indicating significant seasonal variation that pilots should anticipate.

Notable Features

The single runway 14/32 is 5,978 feet long with an asphalt surface, situated at a significant elevation of 2,059 feet above mean sea level. The airport's mountainous regional context suggests potential for complex terrain-related wind and visibility interactions. Pilots should be prepared for potential orographic effects typical of elevated airports in northern Greek terrain.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 experiences highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and a low average crosswind of 2.7 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog occurs in only 0.6% of observations).

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

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.