Limnos Airport

LGLM / LXS

Limnos Island, GR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 01:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
01:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
5 kt
40°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGLM 040150Z 04005KT CAVOK 09/05 Q1028

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGLM 032300Z 0400/0409 05008KT 9999 FEW025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GLM
04R ✈️
22L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
9,895 ft 148 ft ASP 43°
5.0 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 - LGLM

6,590 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.9%
MVFR
18.4%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0.2%

Limnos Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 10.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 23.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.2%
NE
28.9%
E
7.9%
SE
6%
S
17.5%
SW
5.6%
W
3.3%
NW
1.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.3°C
Range: -2°C to 30°C
-2°C 30°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 6,590 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Limnos Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGLM
IATA Code: LXS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 14 ft MSL

Location

City: Limnos Island
Country: GR
Latitude: 39.917099°
Longitude: 25.236300°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 04R/22L
Length: 9,895 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Limnos Airport

Limnos Airport (LGLM/LXS) is located in Limnos Island, GR at an elevation of 14 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04R/22L), with the longest at 9,895 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 6,590 weather observations shows LGLM maintains VFR conditions 80.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 18.4% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 0.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LGLM come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 10.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (23.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 04R/22L offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -2°C (28°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 14.3°C (58°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.85 to 10.2 inHg (334-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,590 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.