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Makedonia (LGTS/SKG) — Thessaloniki, Greece

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.1
Runways: 10/28, 16/34
Elevation: 22 ft

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83% Data Complete 43 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

29 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 8 on the ground · busiest hour 09:00Z

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

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LGTS
Name: Makedonia
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 40.519699
Longitude: 22.9709
Elevation: 22 ft
Country: Greece
Municipality: Thessaloniki
IATA Code: SKG
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Athens
Distance from City: 13.7 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 11286 X 164
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 7907 X 197
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 127.550 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: Thessaloniki Operations +30 6 408 5092
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: EUR 9.02 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: EUR 2.80 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Hellenic CAA tariff at Thessaloniki. Summer peak surcharges may apply.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Multiple fuel suppliers at Thessaloniki. Price competitive; volume discounts above 5,000 liters.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Thessaloniki.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew at Thessaloniki. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.

Alternates

LGBL

ICAO: LGBL
Name: Nea Anchialos
Distance (NM): 78.5
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Nea Anchialos. Immigration office operational during published hours.

LGKV

ICAO: LGKV
Name: Megas Alexandros
Distance (NM): 78.6
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 Kavala where available.

LGSK

ICAO: LGSK
Name: Alexandros Papadiamandis
Distance (NM): 84.3
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

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.

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Active NOTAMs

A3431/26

warning Upcoming

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIP AIRAC AMDT 09/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026. UPDATED INFO IN: -2.9 ON RWY 16/34 MARKINGS -2.13 ON DECLARED DIST OF INT TKOF -AD 2 LGTS-ADC -AD 2 LGTS-APDC.

2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC

A3427/26

caution Upcoming

Instrument procedure change

TRIGGER NOTAM-AIRAC AIP SUP 58/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026 TIL 22 DEC 2027. LGTS - THESSALONIKI / MAKEDONIA SUSPENSION OF LPV APCH RNP Y RWY 34 (EASA SD 2026-01 / ICAO EB 2026/13

2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC

A3963/26

caution

Taxiway lighting closed

TWY C ABEAM PRKG STAND 08 CLOSED DUE TO WIP.

2026-10-26 20:36 UTC 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LGSD Sedes Air Base 3 NM LGNA Silata Airfield 14 NM LGAX Alexandria Airport 23 NM LGKZ Kozani State Airport Filippos 54 NM LGLR Larissa Air Base 57 NM LGKM Amigdaleonas Airport 68 NM LGKA Kastoria National Airport Aristotle 77 NM LGBL Nea Anchialos 78 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LGTS?: The tower frequency at Makedonia is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at LGTS?: Makedonia offers Jet A-1.
Does LGTS 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 LGTS require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Makedonia.
Where is LGTS located?: Makedonia (LGTS) is located in Thessaloniki, Greece.
What is the IATA code for LGTS?: The IATA code for Makedonia is SKG.
Does LGTS have an ILS approach?: Yes, Makedonia has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.
Is LGTS a port of entry?: Yes, Makedonia is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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