Airport code
KIT — Kithira Airport
KIT is the IATA code for Kithira Airport, an airport serving Kithira Island, Greece. Its ICAO code is LGKC, and it operates in the Europe/Athens time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 36.2743, 23.0170 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1045 ft (319 m).
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About Kithira Airport
Kithira Island National Airport "Alexandros Aristotelous Onassis" is an airport in Kithira, Greece. The airport was renovated in 1998 and the terminal and control tower were rebuilt. Olympic Air operates scheduled flights to Athens several times a week, while charter flights are common in the summer. Sky Express, a domestic Greek Airline offers three flights per week to Corfu, via Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Preveza. Travel to Kythira by airplane is considered the most reliable method of transportation to the island since it is less affected by the strong winds that prevent ferry boat transit.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KIT |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | LGKC |
| Airport name | Kithira Airport |
| City | Kithira Island |
| Country | Greece |
| Time zone | Europe/Athens (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 36.2743 |
| Longitude | 23.0170 |
| Elevation | 1045 ft (319 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,794 ft (1,461 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kithira Airport?
The IATA code for Kithira Airport is KIT.
What is the ICAO code for Kithira Airport?
The ICAO code for Kithira Airport is LGKC.
Where is KIT airport located?
Kithira Airport (KIT) is located in Kithira Island, Greece.
What time zone is KIT in?
Kithira Airport operates in the Europe/Athens time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to KIT?
The nearest airport to Kithira Airport (KIT) is Kalamata Airport (KLX) in Kalamata, about 125 km away.
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