Limnos Airport

LGLM / LXS

Limnos Island, GR

Last Updated
Jul 4, 19:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
19:20Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
6 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGLM 041920Z 01006KT 9999 FEW020 26/19 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 14 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,014 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Limnos Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 6 knots. Runway 04R/22L is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 19:00Z and 03:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 LGLM 041700Z 0418/0503 02012KT 9999 FEW025 TEMPO 0419/0503 04015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GLM
04R ✈️
22L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
9,895 ft 148 ft ASP 43°
5.2 kt 3.0 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 - LGLM

11,956 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.2%
MVFR
13.3%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.1%

Limnos Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 10.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 21% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 10.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 21%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.9%
N
10.7%
S
15.2%
W
2.8%
NE
35%
NW
1.3%
SE
3.8%
SW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.4°C
Range: -2°C to 33°C
-2°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

July September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 11,956 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Limnos Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGLM
IATA Code: LXS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 14 ft MSL

Location

City: Limnos Island
Country: GR
Latitude: 39.917099°
Longitude: 25.236300°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 04R/22L
Length: 9,895 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Limnos Airport

Limnos Airport (LGLM/LXS) is located in Limnos Island, GR at an elevation of 14 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04R/22L), with the longest at 9,895 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 11,956 weather observations, LGLM experiences excellent VFR conditions 86.2% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LGLM come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 10.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 34 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (21% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 04R/22L offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, September, May, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -2°C (28°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 15.4°C (60°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.85 to 10.22 inHg (334-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,956 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). 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.