Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
LGIR
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport · Heraklion
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
115 ft / 35 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.85 MHz (KAZANTZAKIS TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 8,904 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED12/30 · 5,138 ft · AsphaltUNLIT18/36 · 2,559 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (LGIR), located in Heraklion, Greece. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 115 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 8,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
ICAO / IATA
LGIR / HER
Municipality
Heraklion
Country
Region
GR-M — Crete
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
115 ft
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,904 ft / 2,714 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 95° / 275°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 95° / 275°
RWY 09 (95°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (275°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: IRA | CRS: 269°
Runway 12 / 30
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,138 ft / 1,566 m
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 126° / 306°
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 126° / 306°
RWY 12 (126°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (306°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,559 ft / 780 m
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180.4° / 0.4°
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180.4° / 0.4°
RWY 18 (180.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (0.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G KAZANTZAKIS RDO
563.70 MHz
APP IRAKLION APP
123.97 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.55 MHz
DIR IRAKLION DIRECTOR
118.03 MHz
GND KAZANTZAKIS GND
121.70 MHz
TRSA IRAKLION RADAR
123.97 MHz
TWR KAZANTZAKIS TWR
120.85 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026