Kalamata
Kalamata (LGKL/KLX) serves Kalamata, Greece. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (17R/35L). Field elevation is 26 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: LGKL
- Name: Kalamata
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 37.068298
- Longitude: 22.025499
- Elevation: 26 ft
- Country: Greece
- Municipality: Kalamata
- IATA Code: KLX
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Distance from City: 8.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 17R/35L
- Designation: 17R/35L
- Dimensions: 8868 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.750 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: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 7.79 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 7.29 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Hellenic CAA tariff at Kalamata. Summer peak surcharges may apply.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Jet A-1 supplied by local provider at Kalamata. Into-plane service included.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Kalamata. Immigration office operational during published hours.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew at Kalamata. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.
Alternates
LGAD
- ICAO: LGAD
- Name: Andravida
- Distance (NM): 62.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Andravida.
LGZA
- ICAO: LGZA
- Name: Dionisios Solomos
- Distance (NM): 68.1
- 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 Zakynthos.
LGRX
- ICAO: LGRX
- Name: Araxos
- Distance (NM): 71.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Araxos.
LGEL
- ICAO: LGEL
- Name: Elefsis
- Distance (NM): 94.2
- 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 Elefsis where available.
LGKF
- ICAO: LGKF
- Name: Anna Pollatou
- Distance (NM): 96.2
- 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 LGKL?
- The tower frequency at Kalamata is 120.75 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LGKL?
- Kalamata offers Jet A-1.
- Does LGKL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Kalamata (Greece).