Kithira Island National Airport
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| Kythira National Airport Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Κυθήρων |
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IATA: KIT – ICAO: LGKC
 KIT
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| Summary | |||
| Airport type | Public | ||
| Location | Kythira | ||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,045 ft / 319 m | ||
| Coordinates | 36°16′27.33″N 23°01′01.12″E / 36.2742583°N 23.0169778°ECoordinates: 36°16′27.33″N 23°01′01.12″E / 36.2742583°N 23.0169778°E | ||
| Runways | |||
| Direction | Length | Surface | |
| ft | m | ||
| 02/20 | 4,794 | 1,461 | Asphalt |
Kithira Island National Airport is an airport in Kithira, Greece (IATA: KIT, ICAO: LGKC). The airport was renovated in 1998 and the terminal and control tower were rebuilt. Olympic Air operates schduled flights to Athens daily, while charter flights are common in the summer. Travel to Kythira by airplane is considered the most reliable method of transportation to the island since it is less affected by the strong winds that prevent ferry boat transit.
[edit] Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Astra Airlines | Seasonal: Thessaloniki |
| Olympic Air | Athens |
[edit] External links
- Airport information for LGKC at World Aero Data. Data current as of October 2006.
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