Naxos Island National Airport

LGNX / JNX

Naxos, GR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
08:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
10 kt
10° G20 kt
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGNX 040850Z 01010G20KT 9999 FEW018 16/08 Q1026

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,810 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GNX
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
 2,953 ft 0 ft UNK 0°
↓ 9.8 kt • ↔ 1.7 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGNX

2,041 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.4%
MVFR
3.6%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Naxos Island National Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 12 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 30°C with an average of 17.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 12 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
48.4%
NE
1.9%
E
3.6%
SE
7.5%
S
15.8%
SW
11.8%
W
4.8%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.8°C
Range: 5°C to 30°C
5°C 30°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,041 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Naxos Island National Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGNX
IATA Code: JNX
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Naxos
Country: GR
Latitude: 37.081100°
Longitude: 25.368099°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 2,953 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

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About Naxos Island National Airport

Naxos Island National Airport (LGNX/JNX) is located in Naxos, GR at an elevation of 10 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 2,953 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 2,041 weather observations, LGNX experiences excellent VFR conditions 96.4% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LGNX come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 12 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.3%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, November, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 5°C (41°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 17.8°C (64°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.95 to 10.18 inHg (337-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,041 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.