Santorini Airport

LGSR / JTR

Santorini Island, GR

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
21:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
4 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGSR 222150Z 26004KT 9999 FEW025 15/12 Q1011

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

Weather Briefing

VFR

Santorini Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Rain between 03:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGSR 221700Z 2218/2318 24012KT 9999 SCT018 BECMG 2304/2306 01015KT BKN018 PROB30 TEMPO 2303/2315 5000 RA FEW018TCU BKN018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR 10° 15 kt
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
03:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Rain

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°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
16R/34L 0 ft 0 ft UNK
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGSR

8,422 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.5%
MVFR
5.2%
IFR
0.2%
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 11.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 73 knots. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 31°C with an average of 17.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 11.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 73 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.9%
NE
2.2%
E
2.4%
SE
10.7%
S
6.7%
SW
14.1%
W
20%
NW
17.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.6°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

November September December

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 8,422 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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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.