What is the current weather at Maritsa Air Base?

Current conditions at Maritsa Air Base (LGRD) are VFR. Temperature is 18°C. Winds are from 260° at 9 knots.

What runways does LGRD have?

Maritsa Air Base has 2 runway(s): Runway 08/26 (7,874 ft, ASP), Runway 14/32 (3,937 ft, ASP).

Does LGRD have an ILS approach?

Maritsa Air Base (LGRD) does not have ILS equipment listed. Check the current AIP for available instrument approaches.

What is the elevation of LGRD?

Maritsa Air Base (LGRD) has a field elevation of 204 feet MSL.

LGRD Weather | VFR - Maritsa Air Base

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Weather Source: Diagoras Airport (LGRP)

Distance: 2nm / 3km from LGRD

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a Hellenic Air Force base. Civil access is restricted.

Access Notes:

HAF bases generally restricted

Consult official AIP (Greece AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

QNH

Fresh 12 min ago

09:20Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

18°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 9°C

9 kt

260°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1022 hPa

QNH

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGRP 040920Z 26009KT 9999 FEW018 18/09 Q1022 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 204 ft

FEW 1,800 ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

1,800 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

2,004 ft AMSL

QNH

1022 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

1015 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (204 ft)

Pressure Alt

-59 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013 hPa

Density Altitude: 350 ft

ISA Deviation: +3.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF LGRP 040500Z 0406/0506 30012KT 9999 FEW020 BECMG 0420/0422 VRB05KT

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

09:31Z BASE

+0h

VFR 300° 12 kt

Visibility: 10+ km

20:00Z BECMG

+11h

VFR VRB 5 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

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↑

GRD

08

26 ✈️

14

32

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 08/26 Active: 26	7,874 ft	148 ft	ASP	79°	↑ 9.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt 0° angle
14/32	3,937 ft	197 ft	ASP	142°	↓ 4.2 kt • ↔ 7.9 kt 118° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Maritsa Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGRD

Type: small airport

Status: active

Elevation: 204 ft MSL

Location

City: Rodes Island

Country: GR

Latitude: 36.383099°

Longitude: 28.108900°

Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 08/26

Length: 7,874 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 14/32

Length: 3,937 ft

Width: 197 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Maritsa Air Base

Maritsa Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the GR AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Maritsa Air Base (LGRD) is located in Rodes Island, GR at an elevation of 204 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (08/26, 14/32), with the longest at 7,874 feet.

Airport Overview

Maritsa Air Base serves Rodes Island in GR. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (08/26, 14/32) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 7,874 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from LGRD, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.