Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia (Greece)
IATA: SKG ICAO: LGTS
Longest Active Runway
11,286 ft
3,440 meters
Field Elevation
22 ft
7 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
40.5193°, 22.9700°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#3 in Greece
Among 42 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#511 Worldwide
Top 6.7% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#6539 MSL
Top 89.3% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+12.9%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,286 ft (3,440 m). It ranks as the #3 longest runway in Greece and #511 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 11,286 ft (3440m) | 164 ft (50m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 16/34 | 7,907 ft (2410m) | 197 ft (60m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (Kavala) | KVA | 78.7 NM (145.8 km) | 9,844 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)