Diagoras Airport

LGRP / RHO

Rhodes, GR

Last Updated
May 14, 18:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
18:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
7 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGRP 141820Z 22007KT 9999 FEW018 20/16 Q1004 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,817 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Diagoras Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 7 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 15:00Z.

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.

QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (17 ft)
Pressure Alt
295 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 899 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LGRP 141700Z 1418/1518 25015KT 9999 FEW018 BECMG 1420/1422 SCT020 TEMPO 1509/1515 27012G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
20:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GRP
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
10,846 ft 148 ft ASP 70°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGRP

10,958 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.3%
MVFR
5.3%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0%

Diagoras Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 60 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 32°C with an average of 17.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, May, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 60 kt
Calm Winds: 3.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.1%
NE
3.7%
E
8.5%
SE
9.1%
S
4.3%
SW
20.2%
W
33.7%
NW
13.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.6°C
Range: 6°C to 32°C
6°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September May October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 10,958 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Diagoras Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGRP
IATA Code: RHO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Rhodes
Country: GR
Latitude: 36.405399°
Longitude: 28.086201°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 10,846 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Diagoras Airport

Overview

Diagoras Airport serves Rhodes, Greece, located on the island's northeastern coast. As a medium-sized airport with a significant elevation of 17 ft MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Dodecanese island region. The airport's single runway 06/24 offers substantial landing capacity at 10,846 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Rhodes experiences highly consistent VFR conditions, with 94.8% of observations indicating favorable visual flight rules. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 9.1 knots create stable approach conditions, with maximum recorded gusts of 28 knots. September through November represent the most consistently stable flying months, characterized by mild temperatures averaging 18.8°C.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning on Rhodes presents minimal terrain challenges, situated near sea level with consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Wind patterns demonstrate a remarkably stable western directional flow at 270 degrees, which significantly influences aircraft operations. Crosswind conditions remain moderate, with an average of 4.7 knots across the primary runway.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 offers 100% favorable wind alignment, making it an operationally efficient approach corridor. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related complications, with calm conditions occurring in 3.8% of observations. Temperature variations between 6°C and 32°C suggest potential minor density altitude considerations during summer months.

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.