Ifaistos
Ifaistos (LGLM/LXS) serves Limnos, Greece. This is a small airport with 1 runway (04R/22L). Field elevation is 14 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: LGLM
- Name: Ifaistos
- Type: small_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 39.917099
- Longitude: 25.2363
- Elevation: 14 ft
- Country: Greece
- Municipality: Limnos
- IATA Code: LXS
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Distance from City: 7.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04R/22L
- Designation: 04R/22L
- Dimensions: 9895 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.100 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 11.20 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 7.79 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Fees set by airport authority at Lemnos. Handling mandatory for commercial ops.
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 Lemnos. Into-plane service included.
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 Lemnos where available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew at Lemnos. Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.
Alternates
LGAL
- ICAO: LGAL
- Name: Dimokritos
- Distance (NM): 65.3
- 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 Alexandroupoli where available.
LGKV
- ICAO: LGKV
- Name: Megas Alexandros
- Distance (NM): 66.1
- 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 Kavala where available.
LGMT
- ICAO: LGMT
- Name: Odysseas Elytis
- Distance (NM): 81.6
- 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 Mytilene where available.
LGSK
- ICAO: LGSK
- Name: Alexandros Papadiamandis
- Distance (NM): 91.7
- 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 Skiathos.
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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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LGLM?
- The tower frequency at Ifaistos is 122.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LGLM?
- Ifaistos offers Jet A-1.
- Does LGLM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ifaistos (Greece).