Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport

LGIO / IOA

Ioannina, GR

Last Updated
May 14, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
15:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
8 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGIO 141520Z 29008KT 230V320 9999 FEW030TCU SCT035 18/10 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,558 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,558 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,058 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 8 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft (TCU), scattered at 3,500 ft. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Showers Rain between 15:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGIO 141400Z 1415/1424 VRB03KT 9999 FEW025 BKN080 PROB30 TEMPO 1415/1418 5000 SHRA FEW025TCU SCT025 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GIO
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 142°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGIO

10,760 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.1%
MVFR
7.4%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
2.8%

Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 5.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 22.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.2%
NE
6%
E
9.4%
SE
21%
S
5.2%
SW
3.2%
W
13.9%
NW
13.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.7°C
Range: -8°C to 33°C
-8°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.7%

Best Months for VFR

September April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 10,760 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGIO
IATA Code: IOA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,558 ft MSL

Location

City: Ioannina
Country: GR
Latitude: 39.696400°
Longitude: 20.822500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport

Overview

Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport serves the Ioannina region in northwestern Greece, situated at an elevation of 1,558 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Epirus region, connecting this mountainous area with other national and regional destinations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at LGIO are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 87.2% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -8°C to 33°C, with an average of 10.9°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at an average of 4.9 knots, with calm conditions occurring 27.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 14/32 extends 7,874 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a variety of aircraft operations. Its elevated position and surrounding terrain suggest potential for wind gradient and thermal effects typical of mountainous airport environments. The location experiences minimal low visibility events, with only 3.8% of observations reporting LIFR conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 2.1 knots. Pilots should note September, October, and December as months with optimal VFR conditions. The consistent southeast wind and good visibility make this airport generally predictable for approach and landing operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.