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Ippokratis (LGKO/KGS) — Kos, Greece
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 121.05
- Runways
- 14/32
- Elevation
- 412 ft
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Data Complete
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Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
2/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
8/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
13 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 16:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- 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
- APIS 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
Medium
Landing: 5d
- 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
Private / GA Operations:
Non-EU private operators follow the same permit procedures as charter flights. EU-registered private aircraft are generally exempt.
Active NOTAMs
A3657/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
FOR OPERATIONAL REASONS, ALL GENERAL AND BUSINESS AVIATION (GABA)
FLIGHTS OPERATING AT LGKO AIRPORT MUST OBTAIN CONFIRMATION OF THE
AVAILABILITY OF GABA GROUND SERVICES FROM THE GROUND HANDLING SERVICE
PROVIDERS.
ALL CATEGORY 1 REPRESENTATIVES, INCLUDING ALL GROUND HANDLING
SERVICE PROVIDERS…
2026-10-03 14:16 UTC
2026-10-31 21:59 UTC
A3610/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
ALL FLIGHTS REQUESTING TECHNICAL STOP ARE PERMITTED TO REMAIN ON
GROUND UP TO 120MIN DUE TO HIGH TRAFFIC VOLUME.
2026-10-01 09:00 UTC
2026-10-31 22:59 UTC
A3611/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
IFR/VFR TRAINING AND EXAMINATION FLIGHTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED WITHIN
LGKO ATZ/CTR.
2026-10-01 09:00 UTC
2026-10-31 22:59 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently 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?
- It depends on the flight. Non-EU private operators follow the same permit procedures as charter flights. EU-registered private aircraft are generally exempt. Permit details for Greece
- Does LGKO require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Ippokratis.
- Where is LGKO located?
- Ippokratis (LGKO) is located in Kos, Greece.
- What is the IATA code for LGKO?
- The IATA code for Ippokratis is KGS.
- Does LGKO have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Ippokratis has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 14/32.
- Is LGKO a port of entry?
- Yes, Ippokratis is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.