Airports / Greece / KLX
Kalamata Airport.
Kalamata, Greece · 26 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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1,311 ratings
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Operators based
26
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
62 nm
To the nearest alternate
Andravida Air Base (PYR).
Overview
Kalamata Airport (LGKL / KLX) is a mid-sized airport serving Kalamata, Greece. The airport sits 26 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KLX for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Andravida Air Base (PYR, 62 nm), Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos (ZTH, 68 nm), and Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA, 71 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,843-foot paved runway, KLX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KLX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kalamata.
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Field capability
ICAO
LGKL
IATA
KLX
FAA / Local
LGKL
Elevation
26 ft
Coordinates
37.0683° N · 22.0255° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Greece fields
state range 6–2,059 ft
At 26 ft, KLX sits lower than 66% of the 29 Greece fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,843 ft
- 17L/35R9,843 ft × 92 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17R/35L9,843 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
KLX's 9,843 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 62nmPYRAndravida Air BaseAndravida
- 68nmZTHZakynthos International Airport Dionysios SolomosZakynthos
- 71nmGPAPatras Araxos Agamemnon AirportPatras
- 94nmLGELElefsis Air BaseElefsina
- 96nmEFLKefallinia AirportKefallinia Island
- 105nmATHAthens Eleftherios Venizelos International AirportSpata-Artemida
Location
Open the full mapLGKL · Kalamata Airport · Kalamata, Greece
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KLX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,089 nm | 9h 55m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,246 nm | 10h 16m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,439 nm | 10h 43m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,708 nm | 11h 21m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,890 nm | 11h 46m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,896 nm | 11h 47m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,986 nm | 12h 0m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,028 nm | 12h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KLX?
- Kalamata Airport's longest paved runway is 9,843 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KLX?
- Kalamata Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KLX?
- The closest alternate is Andravida Air Base (PYR), about 62 nm away, followed by Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos (ZTH) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KLX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 55m (4,089 nm), New York about 10h 16m (4,246 nm), Washington DC about 10h 43m (4,439 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.