Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport — Alexandroupolis, Greece
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereAlexandroupoli Democritus Airport in Alexandroupolis uses the IATA code AXD, with LGAL as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from AXD
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport serves Alexandroupolis, the largest city in Greece's Evros regional unit, part of the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace region near the country's borders with Turkey and Bulgaria. The airport sits at 24 feet above sea level along the northern Aegean coast, with a single runway handling both domestic routes and seasonal charter traffic. Its nearest neighbors by air cross an international boundary: Çanakkale Airport in Turkey lies about 89 kilometers away, while Kavala's Alexander the Great International Airport in Greece sits roughly 113 kilometers to the west. Plovdiv International Airport in Bulgaria extends the network another 163 kilometers north. Passenger volumes at AXD stay modest next to Greece's larger island airports, reflecting its role as a regional gateway to the northeast rather than a headline holiday destination.
Runways at Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8471 ft (2582 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | ALEXANDROUPOLIS RDO | 563.7 MHz |
| APP | ALEXANDROUPOLIS APP | 123.8 MHz |
| TWR | ALEXANDROUPOLIS TWR | 123.8 MHz |
Airports near Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD)
- Çanakkale Airport (CKZ) — 89.2 km (55.4 mi)
- Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA) — 112.6 km (70.0 mi)
- Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) — 163.2 km (101.4 mi)
- Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ) — 167.7 km (104.2 mi)
- Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) — 170.3 km (105.8 mi)
- Bezmer Air Base (JAM) — 180.8 km (112.3 mi)
- Bandırma Airport (BDM) — 180.9 km (112.4 mi)
- Mytilene International Airport (MJT) — 207.3 km (128.8 mi)
Travelers search AXD when booking flights into northeastern Greece, often after checking whether Alexandroupolis or the larger Kavala airport is the better fit for a Thrace itinerary. Cross-border travelers heading toward Turkey's Çanakkale region check the code too.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?
The IATA code for Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is AXD.
What is the ICAO code for Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?
The ICAO code for Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is LGAL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.