Kithira Airport is a small airport serving Kithira Island, Greece. Its IATA code is KIT and its ICAO code is LGKC. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,045 ft (319 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 4,794 ft (1,461 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Athens time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KIT
- ICAO code
- LGKC
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 1,045 ft (319 m)
- Coordinates
- 36.2740, 23.0167
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,794 ft · 1,461 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kithira Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KLX Kalamata Airport | Kalamata, Greece | 125 km · 78 mi |
| CHQ Chania International Airport | Souda, Greece | 131 km · 81 mi |
| MLO Milos Airport | Milos Island, Greece | 139 km · 86 mi |
| ATH Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | Spata-Artemida, Greece | 202 km · 126 mi |
| PAS Paros National Airport | Paros, Greece | 205 km · 127 mi |
| JSY Syros Airport | Syros Island, Greece | 214 km · 133 mi |
| HER Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | Heraklion, Greece | 221 km · 137 mi |
| JTR Santorini International Airport | Santorini Island, Greece | 221 km · 137 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KIT. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 744 | 463 | 402 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,920 | 1,193 | 1,037 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,180 | 1,355 | 1,177 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,509 | 1,559 | 1,355 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,306 | 2,054 | 1,785 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,083 | 3,158 | 2,745 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,962 | 4,326 | 3,759 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,781 | 4,835 | 4,201 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,980 | 4,958 | 4,309 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,110 | 5,661 | 4,919 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,199 | 5,716 | 4,967 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,698 | 6,026 | 5,237 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,855 | 6,124 | 5,321 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,242 | 6,985 | 6,070 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,336 | 7,044 | 6,121 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,349 | 9,538 | 8,288 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | RDO | 563.700 |
| AFIS | AFIS | 123.250 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kithira Airport?
The IATA code of Kithira Airport is KIT and its ICAO code is LGKC.
Where is Kithira Airport located?
Kithira Airport is in Kithira Island, Attica, Greece, at 36.2740, 23.0167.
What time zone is Kithira Airport in?
Kithira 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 Kithira Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 4,794 ft (1,461 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kithira Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kalamata Airport (KLX), about 125 km (78 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.