4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Since it is so small, the security lines were pretty short, and the staff was very efficient.”
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Airports / Greece / JSI
Medium airport · JSI
Skiathos Island National Airport.
Skiathos, Greece · 54 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
1,528 ratings
0
Operators based
54
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Skiathos, GreeceELEV 54 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
1,528
Google reviews
ratings on Google
54
Field elevation
feet above sea level
33
Nearest alternate
nm to VOL
Field standing
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL).
Overview
Skiathos Island National Airport (LGSK / JSI) sits in Skiathos, Greece, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 54 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list JSI as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL, 33 nm), Tanagra Air Base (LGTG, 50 nm), and Elefsis Air Base (LGEL, 67 nm). The field has a single 5,341-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from JSI are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Alexandros Papadiamantis Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from JSI to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Since it is so small, the security lines were pretty short, and the staff was very efficient.”
Avgeek7775★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Overall, for its size and location, it is very well designed and kept clean at all times.”
Avgeek7775★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LGSK
IATA
JSI
FAA / Local
LGSK
Elevation
54 ft
Coordinates
39.1771° N · 23.5037° 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 54 ft, JSI sits lower than 59% of the 29 Greece fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,341 ft
- 01/195,341 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,341 ft
JSI's 5,341 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
- 33nmVOLNea Anchialos National AirportNea Anchialos
- 50nmLGTGTanagra Air BaseTanagra
- 67nmLGELElefsis Air BaseElefsina
- 77nmATHAthens Eleftherios Venizelos International AirportSpata-Artemida
- 84nmSKGThessaloniki Macedonia International AirportThessaloniki
- 102nmKZIKozani National Airport FilipposKozani
Location
Open the full mapLGSK · Skiathos Island National Airport · Skiathos, Greece
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JSI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,067 nm | 9h 51m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,225 nm | 10h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,419 nm | 10h 41m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,668 nm | 11h 15m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,773 nm | 11h 30m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,863 nm | 11h 43m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,987 nm | 12h 0m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,030 nm | 12h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use JSI?
- Skiathos Island National Airport's longest paved runway is 5,341 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 JSI?
- Skiathos Island National Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,341 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to JSI?
- The closest alternate is Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL), about 33 nm away, followed by Tanagra Air Base (LGTG) at 50 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JSI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 51m (4,067 nm), New York about 10h 14m (4,225 nm), Washington DC about 10h 41m (4,419 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.