Santorini Airport

LGSR / JTR

Santorini Island, GR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
10:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
13 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGSR 041050Z 34013KT 9999 FEW025 18/06 Q1026

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 127 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,627 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGSR 040500Z 0406/0506 36012KT 9999 FEW020 BECMG 0414/0416 36018KT BECMG 0420/0422 35012KT FEW020 SCT060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 360° 18 kt
20:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 350° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GSR
15
33 ✈️
16R
34L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
7,208 ft 98 ft ASP 159°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
16R/34L 0 ft 0 ft UNK
12.2 kt 4.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGSR

6,579 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.5%
MVFR
5.4%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Santorini Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 11.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 73 knots. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 31°C with an average of 18.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 11.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 73 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
23.3%
NE
1.8%
E
1.5%
SE
12.9%
S
7.7%
SW
15.6%
W
20.4%
NW
15.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.2°C
Range: 5°C to 31°C
5°C 31°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 16R/34L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,579 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Santorini Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGSR
IATA Code: JTR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 127 ft MSL

Location

City: Santorini Island
Country: GR
Latitude: 36.399200°
Longitude: 25.479300°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 7,208 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Santorini Airport

Overview

Santorini Airport serves Santorini Island in Greece, situated at 36.399200N, 25.479300E with an elevation of 127 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation access to this prominent Aegean Sea destination. The airport supports regional and tourist air traffic in the Cyclades island group.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Santorini are predominantly VFR, with 94.9% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Prevailing winds are northerly at an average of 11 knots, with occasional gusts up to 34 knots. Temperature ranges from 5°C to 31°C, with an average of 19°C, providing generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features a primary runway 15/33 that is 7,208 feet long with an asphalt surface. Its geographic position on Santorini Island presents unique terrain considerations, with the airport situated in a volcanic landscape. Wind patterns are consistently favorable, with 100% wind compatibility for both runway configurations.

Approach Considerations

Best VFR months are November, September, and December, offering optimal flying conditions. The average crosswind is relatively mild at 4.9 knots, which provides comfortable approach and landing scenarios. Pilots can expect consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with no significant fog or low visibility challenges reported in the observational data.

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

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.