Sitia Airport

LGST / JSH

Crete Island, GR

Last Updated
Nov 3, 14:20 UTC

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
4kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,019
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGIR 031420Z 04004KT 9999 FEW018 23/16 Q1019 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 376ft
FEW 1,800ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,176ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (376 ft)
Pressure Alt
205 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,255 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGIR 031100Z 0312/0412 02010KT 9999 FEW020 BECMG 0316/0318 18008KT BECMG 0408/0410 02010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 180° 8kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GST
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
6,804 ft 148 ft ASP 50°
↑ 3.9kt ↔ 0.7kt
10° 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

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About Sitia Airport

Sitia Airport (LGST/JSH) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Crete Island, GR. The facility operates at an elevation of 376 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.