Chania International Airport

LGSA / CHQ

Souda, GR

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:20Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
0kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGSA 030220Z 00000KT 9999 FEW012 17/16 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 490ft
FEW 1,200ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,690ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGSA 022300Z 0300/0324 VRB03KT 9999 FEW015 PROB30 TEMPO 0309/0315 5000 RA FEW018TCU SCT020 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 8,000ft
Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GSA
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 10,982 ft 148 ft ASP 111°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
111° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Chania International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGSA
IATA Code: CHQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 490 ft MSL

Location

City: Souda
Country: GR
Latitude: 35.531700°
Longitude: 24.149700°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 10,982 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Chania International Airport

Chania International Airport (LGSA/CHQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Souda, GR. The facility operates at an elevation of 490 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (11/29) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.