Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

LGTS / SKG

Thessaloniki, GR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
18:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
4 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGTS 041820Z 11004KT 9999 FEW020 10/06 Q1027 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 22 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,022 ft AMSL
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1026 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (22 ft)
Pressure Alt
-391 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -986 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGTS 041700Z 0418/0518 VRB03KT 9999 SCT030 PROB40 TEMPO 0512/0516 5000 RA BKN030 PROB30 TEMPO 0512/0515 3000 TSRA FEW020CB BKN025 BECMG 0513/0515 34012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GTS
10 ✈️
28
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
11,286 ft 164 ft ASP 104°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
16/34 7,907 ft 197 ft ASP 166°
2.2 kt 3.3 kt
56° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGTS

7,695 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.2%
MVFR
17.5%
IFR
1%
LIFR
1.3%

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.9%
NE
0.7%
E
26.9%
SE
13.6%
S
6%
SW
2.1%
W
15.5%
NW
25.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.7°C
Range: -4°C to 33°C
-4°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,695 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGTS
IATA Code: SKG
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 22 ft MSL

Location

City: Thessaloniki
Country: GR
Latitude: 40.519280°
Longitude: 22.970009°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 11,286 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 7,907 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

Overview

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport serves as a critical aviation hub in northern Greece, located near the city of Thessaloniki in the Macedonia region. The airport operates at a low elevation of 22 ft mean sea level, providing relatively straightforward terrain for aircraft operations. As a large international airport, it supports both commercial passenger and cargo transportation across regional and international routes.

Flying Conditions

Situated at 40.519280, 22.970009, the airport experiences typical Mediterranean climate conditions with potential seasonal wind variations. The two substantial asphalt runways (10/28 at 11,286 ft and 16/34 at 7,907 ft) offer flexible operational capabilities under different wind scenarios. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind conditions, particularly during transitional seasonal periods.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration provides significant operational flexibility for different aircraft types and approach vectors. Its low elevation minimizes potential altitude-related performance challenges for arriving and departing aircraft. The geographic positioning near the Macedonian plain offers relatively consistent terrain without significant elevation changes that might impact approach procedures.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28, being the longer runway at 11,286 ft, likely serves as the primary runway for larger commercial aircraft and international operations. The secondary runway (16/34) provides additional capacity and alternative approach options depending on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should review current meteorological data to determine the most appropriate runway for landing based on wind direction and speed.

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.