Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport — Alexandroupolis, Greece

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Alexandroupoli 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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
07/258471 ft (2582 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GALEXANDROUPOLIS RDO563.7 MHz
APPALEXANDROUPOLIS APP123.8 MHz
TWRALEXANDROUPOLIS TWR123.8 MHz

Airports near Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD)

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.