Kastoria National Airport Aristotle

LGKA / KSO

Argos Orestiko, GR

Last Updated
May 14, 14:50Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
4 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR LGKZ 141450Z 13004KT 9999 BKN025 19/04 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,167 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,667 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Kastoria National Airport Aristotle is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKA
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
8,852 ft 148 ft ASP 122°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kastoria National Airport Aristotle - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGKA
IATA Code: KSO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,167 ft MSL

Location

City: Argos Orestiko
Country: GR
Latitude: 40.446301°
Longitude: 21.282200°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,852 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kastoria National Airport Aristotle

Kastoria National Airport Aristotle (LGKA/KSO) is located in Argos Orestiko, GR at an elevation of 2,167 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (12/30), with the longest at 8,852 feet.

Airport Overview

Kastoria National Airport Aristotle serves Argos Orestiko in GR. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (12/30) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 8,852 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from LGKA, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.