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Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

LGIR / HER

Heraklion, GR

Last Updated

Nov 3, 08:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

08:20Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

22°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 17°C

3kt

50°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,020

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGIR 030820Z 05003KT 9999 FEW018 22/17 Q1020 NOSIG RMK FEW080

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 115ft

FEW 1,800ft AGL

FEW 8,000ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

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

1,800ft

AGL (Above Ground)

1,915ft AMSL

🌤️

FEW

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

8,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

8,115ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,020 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

1,016 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (115 ft)

Pressure Alt

-86 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 782 ft

ISA Deviation: +7.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF LGIR 030500Z 0306/0406 18008KT 9999 FEW020 BECMG 0306/0308 04010KT BECMG 0316/0318 18008KT

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

08:44Z BASE

+0h

VFR 180° 8kt

Visibility: 10+ km

16:00Z BECMG

+8h

VFR 180° 8kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

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GIR

09 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 09/27 Active: 09	8,904 ft	148 ft	ASP	95°	↑ 2.3kt • ↔ 1.9kt 40° angle
12/30	5,138 ft	164 ft	ASP	126°	↑ 0.7kt • ↔ 2.9kt 76° angle
18/36	2,559 ft	131 ft	ASP	180°	↓ 1.9kt • ↔ 2.3kt 130° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

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

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGIR

IATA Code: HER

Type: large airport

Status: active

Elevation: 115 ft MSL

Location

City: Heraklion

Country: GR

Latitude: 35.339699°

Longitude: 25.180300°

Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 09/27

Length: 8,904 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 12/30

Length: 5,138 ft

Width: 164 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 18/36

Length: 2,559 ft

Width: 131 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (LGIR/HER) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Heraklion, GR. The facility operates at an elevation of 115 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (09/27, 12/30, 18/36) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous 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.