Ippokratis
Ippokratis (LGKO/KGS) serves Kos, Greece. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (14/32). Field elevation is 412 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: LGKO
- Name: Ippokratis
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 36.793301
- Longitude: 27.0917
- Elevation: 412 ft
- Country: Greece
- Municipality: Kos
- IATA Code: KGS
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Distance from City: 0.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 7841 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 121.050 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.950 MHz
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: Kos Operations +30 7 468 9169
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 10.95 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 6.25 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Standard Greek airport charges at Kos. 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 Kos. Advance arrangement recommended for large uplift.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Kos.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Kos. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.
Alternates
LTFE
- ICAO: LTFE
- Name: Bodrum
- Distance (NM): 38.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full immigration processing at Bodrum-Milas. DGCA Turkey requires prior landing permit for non-scheduled flights. e-Visa recommended.
LGRP
- ICAO: LGRP
- Name: Diagoras
- Distance (NM): 53.3
- 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 Rhodes.
LGSM
- ICAO: LGSM
- Name: Aristarchos of Samos
- Distance (NM): 54.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Samos. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LGSR
- ICAO: LGSR
- Name: Santorini
- Distance (NM): 81.2
- 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 Santorini.
LTBS
- ICAO: LTBS
- Name: Dalaman
- Distance (NM): 82.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Immigration on arrival at Dalaman. Turkish e-Visa or sticker visa required for most nationalities. Gen dec required 24 hours prior.
Airport Services
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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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LGKO?
- The tower frequency at Ippokratis is 121.05 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LGKO?
- Ippokratis offers Jet A-1.
- Does LGKO require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ippokratis (Greece).
- Does LGKO require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Ippokratis.