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LGSA
Chania International Airport · Souda
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
490 ft / 149 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 121.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 10,982 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chania International Airport (LGSA), located in Souda, Greece. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 490 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
Chania International Airport
ICAO / IATA
LGSA / CHQ
Municipality
Souda
Country
Region
GR-M — Crete
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
490 ft
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Runway 11 / 29
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,982 ft / 3,347 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 111° / 291°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 111° / 291°
RWY 11 (111°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (291°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: I-CH | CRS: 287°
A/G CHANIA RDO
563.70 MHz
APP APP
118.13 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
MISC RANGER BASE
25.24 MHz
OPS BASE OPS
35.94 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
35.94 MHz
POST BULL PEN
27.89 MHz
TWR TWR
121.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026