Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (LGIR / HER) is a large airport serving Heraklion, Greece, at an elevation of 115 ft (35 m) with scheduled airline service.
It has 2 runways (09/27, 12/30), all paved. The longest is 09/27 at 8,904 ft (2,714 m), long enough for narrow-body airliners such as the A320 or 737. Published true headings: 095°, 275°, 126°, 306°.
7 published frequencies cover KAZANTZAKIS RDO, Approach, ATIS, IRAKLION DIRECTOR, Ground, IRAKLION RADAR. Tune ATIS on 127.550 MHz before contacting Tower on 120.850 MHz.
The closest airport with SimCharts pages is Sitia Airport (LGST), 46 nm to the east, a useful alternate when planning in your simulator.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | True heading | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,904 ft (2,714 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | 95° / 275° | Lighted |
| 12/30 | 5,138 ft (1,566 m) | 164 ft | asphalt | 126° / 306° | Not listed |
Runway, frequency and location data comes from the open OurAirports dataset and is for flight simulation only, not for real-world navigation. Looking for a free chart platform? See our Navigraph alternative overview.
