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Aristarchos of Samos (LGSM/SMI) — Samos, Greece
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 122.1
- Runways
- 09/27
- Elevation
- 19 ft
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Data Complete
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Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
8/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 07:00Z
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: LGSM
- Name: Aristarchos of Samos
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 37.689999
- Longitude: 26.911699
- Elevation: 19 ft
- Country: Greece
- Municipality: Samos
- IATA Code: SMI
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Distance from City: 9.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 6706 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- 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 7.64 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 7.92 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Standard Greek airport charges at Samos. Reduced fees for domestic flights.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Multiple fuel suppliers at Samos. Price competitive; volume discounts above 5,000 liters.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Samos. Immigration office operational during published hours.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Samos. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.
Alternates
LTBJ
- ICAO: LTBJ
- Name: Adnan Menderes
- Distance (NM): 38.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full immigration processing at Izmir Adnan Menderes. DGCA Turkey requires prior landing permit for non-scheduled flights. e-Visa recommended.
LTFE
- ICAO: LTFE
- Name: Bodrum
- Distance (NM): 44.5
- 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.
LGHI
- ICAO: LGHI
- Name: Omiros
- Distance (NM): 53.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Chios. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LGKO
- ICAO: LGKO
- Name: Ippokratis
- Distance (NM): 54.5
- 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 Kos.
LGMK
- ICAO: LGMK
- Name: Mikonos
- Distance (NM): 76.0
- 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 Mykonos.
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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
B1417/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIP AIRAC AMDT 09/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026. UPDATED
INFO IN:
-2.19 ON SAMOS NDB PSN AND COVERAGE
-AD 2 LGSM-ADC.
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC
2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
B1497/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
SAMOS/ARISTARCHOS AD OPR HR AS FLW:
FROM 25/10/2026 TILL 27/03/2027
MON-SAT 0500-1800
SUN 0500-1700
NOTES:
1.SUN 25/10/2026 0500-1600
2.MON 26/10/2026 0500-1745
2026-10-25 00:00 UTC
2027-03-27 23:59 UTC
B1499/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
SAMOS/ARISTARCHOS AD OPR HR AS FLW:
FROM 25/10/2026 TILL 27/03/2027
MON-SAT 0500-1600
SUN 0500-1700
NOTES:
1.SUN 25/10/2026 0500-1600
2.MON 26/10/2026 0500-1745
2026-10-25 00:00 UTC
2027-03-27 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 LGSM?
- The tower frequency at Aristarchos of Samos is 122.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LGSM?
- Aristarchos of Samos offers Jet A-1.
- Does LGSM 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 LGSM located?
- Aristarchos of Samos (LGSM) is located in Samos, Greece.
- What is the IATA code for LGSM?
- The IATA code for Aristarchos of Samos is SMI.
- Is LGSM a port of entry?
- Yes, Aristarchos of Samos is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.