Karpathos Airport

LGKP / AOK

Karpathos Island, GR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
20 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGKP 041020Z 30020KT 9999 FEW025 18/08 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 66 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,566 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LGKP 040800Z 0409/0418 32020KT 9999 FEW025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 20 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKP
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
7,871 ft 98 ft ASP 124°
20.0 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 - LGKP

6,023 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.7%
MVFR
6.3%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Karpathos Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 13.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 30°C with an average of 18.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 13.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.3%
NE
0.8%
E
2.6%
SE
11.3%
S
10.2%
SW
13.1%
W
19.5%
NW
39%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.4°C
Range: 6°C to 30°C
6°C 30°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 6,023 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Karpathos Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGKP
IATA Code: AOK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 66 ft MSL

Location

City: Karpathos Island
Country: GR
Latitude: 35.421398°
Longitude: 27.146000°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 7,871 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Karpathos Airport

Overview

Karpathos Airport serves the Greek island of Karpathos in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Located at an elevation of 66 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical air access to this remote Dodecanese island. The airport supports regional and tourist air traffic with its single 7,871-foot asphalt runway.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flight conditions, with 95.7% of observations reporting VFR weather. Winds are consistently from the northwest at an average of 13.5 knots, with maximum gusts up to 33 knots. September through November offer the most stable and favorable flying conditions, characterized by clear skies and predictable wind patterns.

Notable Features

Karpathos Airport's geographic position on a Greek island presents unique meteorological characteristics influenced by Aegean maritime conditions. The runway alignment (12/30) is highly favorable, with wind conditions supporting operations 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 4.5 knots. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 30°C provide consistent operational flexibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with no recorded instances of fog or significant visibility restrictions. The prevailing northwest winds strongly favor runway 12/30, providing consistent and predictable approach conditions. Normal operations can be expected with minimal weather-related limitations throughout the year.

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.