Diagoras Airport

LGRP / RHO

Rhodes, GR

Last Updated
Jul 26, 22:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
22:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
9 kt
240°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGRP 262250Z 24009KT CAVOK 26/14 Q1013 NOSIG

Weather Briefing

VFR

Diagoras Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 9 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (17 ft)
Pressure Alt
25 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,349 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGRP 261700Z 2618/2718 26012KT 9999 FEW020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GRP
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
10,846 ft 148 ft ASP 70°
9.0 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 - LGRP

14,211 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.5%
MVFR
4.1%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Diagoras Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 60 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 35°C with an average of 19.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are June, July, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 60 kt
Calm Winds: 3%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.4%
N
2.5%
S
3.2%
W
40.1%
NE
2.8%
NW
10.7%
SE
6.7%
SW
24.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.3°C
Range: 6°C to 35°C
6°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

June July September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 14,211 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Diagoras Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGRP
IATA Code: RHO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Rhodes
Country: GR
Latitude: 36.405399°
Longitude: 28.086201°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 10,846 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Diagoras Airport

Overview

Diagoras Airport serves Rhodes, Greece, located on the island's northeastern coast. As a medium-sized airport with a significant elevation of 17 ft MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Dodecanese island region. The airport's single runway 06/24 offers substantial landing capacity at 10,846 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Rhodes experiences highly consistent VFR conditions, with 94.8% of observations indicating favorable visual flight rules. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 9.1 knots create stable approach conditions, with maximum recorded gusts of 28 knots. September through November represent the most consistently stable flying months, characterized by mild temperatures averaging 18.8°C.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning on Rhodes presents minimal terrain challenges, situated near sea level with consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Wind patterns demonstrate a remarkably stable western directional flow at 270 degrees, which significantly influences aircraft operations. Crosswind conditions remain moderate, with an average of 4.7 knots across the primary runway.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 offers 100% favorable wind alignment, making it an operationally efficient approach corridor. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related complications, with calm conditions occurring in 3.8% of observations. Temperature variations between 6°C and 32°C suggest potential minor density altitude considerations during summer months.

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.