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Ioannis Daskalogiannis (LGSA/CHQ) — Chania, Greece
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 121.1
- Runways
- 11/29
- Elevation
- 490 ft
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Data Complete
42 of 52 points
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 9
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 00:00Z
2026-10-082026-10-09
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: LGSA
- Name: Ioannis Daskalogiannis
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 35.5317
- Longitude: 24.1497
- Elevation: 490 ft
- Country: Greece
- Municipality: Chania
- IATA Code: CHQ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Distance from City: 12.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 10982 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 121.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 7.22 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 6.77 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Hellenic CAA tariff at Chania. Summer peak surcharges may apply.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available during ATC operating hours at Chania. Contact handling agent to arrange.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS 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 Chania where available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew at Chania. Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.
Alternates
LGIR
- ICAO: LGIR
- Name: Nikos Kazantzakis
- Distance (NM): 51.7
- 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 Heraklion.
LGSR
- ICAO: LGSR
- Name: Santorini
- Distance (NM): 83.0
- 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 Santorini.
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
A3816/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIP AIRAC AMDT 10/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026. UPDATED
INFO IN:
- AD 2-LGSA-ADC.
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC
2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
A3430/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIP AIRAC AMDT 09/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026. UPDATED
INFO IN:
-2.15 ON LDI LGT AND WDI PSN
-2.20.2.4 ON PUSH-BACK PROC
-2.20.6 ON TAX - LIMITATIONS
-2.20.9.1 ON REMOVAL OF DISABLED CIV ACFT FROM RWY
-AD 2 LGSA-ADC.
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC
2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
A3939/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
CHANIA IOANNIS DASKALOGIANNIS AD CIVILIAN APRON OPERATING HR AS
FLW:
FROM 25/10/2026 TO 01/11/2026
DAILY 0000-2359
FROM 02/11/2026 TO 24/01/2027
DAILY 0345-2145.
2026-10-25 00:00 UTC
2027-01-24 23:59 UTC
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LGSA?
- The tower frequency at Ioannis Daskalogiannis is 121.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LGSA?
- Ioannis Daskalogiannis offers Jet A-1.
- Does LGSA 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
- Where is LGSA located?
- Ioannis Daskalogiannis (LGSA) is located in Chania, Greece.
- What is the IATA code for LGSA?
- The IATA code for Ioannis Daskalogiannis is CHQ.
- Does LGSA have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Ioannis Daskalogiannis has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 11/29.
- Is LGSA a port of entry?
- Yes, Ioannis Daskalogiannis is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.