Sitia Airport

LGST / JSH

Crete Island, GR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:50Z

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Currently using: LGIR
Weather Source: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (LGIR)
Distance: 46nm / 85km from LGST

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
18:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
12 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGIR 041850Z 32012KT 9999 FEW020 15/11 Q1026 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 376 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,376 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (376 ft)
Pressure Alt
-7 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 83 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGIR 041700Z 0418/0518 30010KT 9999 SCT020 BECMG 0421/0423 VRB05KT BECMG 0509/0511 30010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR VRB 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GST
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
6,804 ft 148 ft ASP 50°
0.0 kt 12.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sitia Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGST
IATA Code: JSH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 376 ft MSL

Location

City: Crete Island
Country: GR
Latitude: 35.216099°
Longitude: 26.101299°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,804 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sitia Airport

Overview

Sitia Airport serves the eastern region of Crete Island, providing critical transportation infrastructure for the local area. Located at coordinates 35.216099, 26.101299, this medium-sized airport supports regional and seasonal air traffic with its single runway configuration.

Flying Conditions

Being situated on Crete Island, Sitia Airport experiences Mediterranean climate conditions with potential wind variations typical of coastal environments. The airport's elevation of 376 ft MSL indicates a relatively low-altitude terrain that may influence local wind patterns and approach characteristics.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (05/23) measuring 6,804 feet with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic position on Crete's eastern coastline suggests potential exposure to maritime wind influences and potential thermal dynamics during daytime operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23's substantial length of 6,804 feet provides flexibility for various aircraft types and approach scenarios. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind conditions given the airport's coastal location, and carefully evaluate wind directions relative to the runway's 05/23 orientation during planning and approach phases.

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.