King Pyrros
King Pyrros (LGIO/IOA) serves Ioannina, Greece. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (14/32). Field elevation is 1558 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LGIO
- Name: King Pyrros
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 39.6964
- Longitude: 20.8225
- Elevation: 1558 ft
- Country: Greece
- Municipality: Ioannina
- IATA Code: IOA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Distance from City: 4.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 7874 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 132.200 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Ioannina Operations +30 7 427 4243
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 7.99 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 4.32 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Standard Greek airport charges at Ioannina. Reduced fees for domestic flights.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available H24 at Ioannina. Advance arrangement recommended for large uplift.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Ioannina where available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Ioannina. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.
Alternates
LGKR
- ICAO: LGKR
- Name: Ioannis Kapodistrias
- Distance (NM): 42.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Corfu.
LGPZ
- ICAO: LGPZ
- Name: Aktion
- Distance (NM): 46.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Preveza-Aktion where available.
LWOH
- ICAO: LWOH
- Name: St Paul the Apostle
- Distance (NM): 89.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Ohrid. Passport required for all arrivals. Visa requirements per national immigration law. Gen dec required 24h prior.
LGBL
- ICAO: LGBL
- Name: Nea Anchialos
- Distance (NM): 95.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Nea Anchialos. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LGKF
- ICAO: LGKF
- Name: Anna Pollatou
- Distance (NM): 95.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Kefallinia.
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Greece Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 5 working days before flight with full documentation
Non-EU private operators follow the same permit procedures as charter flights. EU-registered private aircraft are generally exempt.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LGIO?
- The tower frequency at King Pyrros is 132.2 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LGIO?
- King Pyrros offers Jet A-1.
- Does LGIO require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for King Pyrros (Greece).
- Does LGIO require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at King Pyrros.