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Airports / Greece / SKG
Large airport · SKG
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport.
Thessaloniki, Greece · 22 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
19,293 ratings
0
Operators based
22
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Thessaloniki, GreeceELEV 22 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
19,293
Google reviews
ratings on Google
22
Field elevation
feet above sea level
53
Nearest alternate
nm to KZI
Field standing
#4 / 20
Greece airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 19293 Google ratings , ranked against 20 rated Greece fields.
53 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI).
Overview
Located in Thessaloniki, Greece, Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (LGTS / SKG) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 22 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
SKG has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI, 53 nm), Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL, 78 nm), and Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA, 79 nm). SKG offers 2 runways, the longest 11,286-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of SKG vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Makedonia. Macedonia. Salonica. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SKG, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“🚻 The restrooms were exceptionally clean and well maintained, which is always appreciated when traveling.”
Michael Šubák5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“😊 The staff were relaxed, friendly, and helpful—exactly the kind of warm hospitality you expect in Greece.”
Michael Šubák5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LGTS
IATA
SKG
FAA / Local
LGTS
Elevation
22 ft
Coordinates
40.5193° N · 22.9700° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Greece fields
state range 6–2,059 ft
At 22 ft, SKG sits lower than 72% of the 29 Greece fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,286 ft
- 10/2811,286 ft × 164 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16/347,907 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,286 ft
SKG's 11,286 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.
- 53nmKZIKozani National Airport FilipposKozani
- 78nmVOLNea Anchialos National AirportNea Anchialos
- 79nmKVAKavala Alexander the Great International AirportKavala
- 84nmJSISkiathos Island National AirportSkiathos
- 106nmSKPSkopje International AirportIlinden
- 109nmOHDOhrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOhrid
Location
Open the full mapLGTS · Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport · Thessaloniki, Greece
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SKG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,999 nm | 9h 42m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,157 nm | 10h 4m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,350 nm | 10h 31m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,594 nm | 11h 5m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,692 nm | 11h 19m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,793 nm | 11h 33m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,927 nm | 11h 51m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,970 nm | 11h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SKG?
- Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,286 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 SKG?
- Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,286 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SKG?
- The closest alternate is Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI), about 53 nm away, followed by Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL) at 78 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SKG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 42m (3,999 nm), New York about 10h 4m (4,157 nm), Washington DC about 10h 31m (4,350 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.