Chios Island National Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Chios Island, Greece. Its IATA code is JKH and its ICAO code is LGHI. The airport lies at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 4,957 ft (1,511 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Athens time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- JKH
- ICAO code
- LGHI
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 15 ft (5 m)
- Coordinates
- 38.3432, 26.1406
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,957 ft · 1,511 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Chios Island National Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JIK Ikaria Airport | Ikaria Island, Greece | 76 km · 47 mi |
| ADB Adnan Menderes International Airport | Gaziemir, Türkiye | 89 km · 55 mi |
| MJT Mytilene International Airport | Mytilene, Greece | 89 km · 55 mi |
| SMI Samos Airport | Samos Island, Greece | 99 km · 62 mi |
| JMK Mykonos Island National Airport | Mykonos, Greece | 123 km · 76 mi |
| LRS Leros Airport | Leros Island, Greece | 141 km · 88 mi |
| JSY Syros Airport | Syros Island, Greece | 146 km · 91 mi |
| EDO Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | Edremit, Türkiye | 154 km · 96 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from JKH. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 394 | 245 | 213 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,903 | 1,182 | 1,027 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,223 | 1,381 | 1,200 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,530 | 1,572 | 1,366 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,104 | 1,928 | 1,676 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,789 | 2,976 | 2,586 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,174 | 4,457 | 3,873 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,423 | 4,612 | 4,008 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,056 | 5,006 | 4,350 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,857 | 5,504 | 4,782 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,278 | 5,765 | 5,010 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,339 | 5,803 | 5,043 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,209 | 6,344 | 5,512 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,184 | 6,950 | 6,039 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,421 | 7,097 | 6,167 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,128 | 9,400 | 8,169 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | RDO | 563.700 |
| APP | APP | 124.000 |
| TWR | TWR | 122.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Chios Island National Airport?
The IATA code of Chios Island National Airport is JKH and its ICAO code is LGHI.
Where is Chios Island National Airport located?
Chios Island National Airport is in Chios Island, North Aegean, Greece, at 38.3432, 26.1406.
What time zone is Chios Island National Airport in?
Chios Island National Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Athens. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Chios Island National Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 4,957 ft (1,511 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Chios Island National Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ikaria Airport (JIK), about 76 km (47 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.