Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport — Ioannina, Greece
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereIoannina King Pyrrhus National Airport in Ioannina uses the IATA code IOA, with LGIO as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from IOA
Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport
IOA identifies Ioannina National Airport, serving Ioannina, the capital of the Epirus region in northwestern Greece, set beside the scenic Lake Pamvotis and near the Pindus Mountains. The airport connects Ioannina primarily to Athens, supporting both business travel and tourism to Epirus's mountain villages, Byzantine-era old town, and the nearby Vikos Gorge, one of the deepest gorges in the world. Ioannina is also a significant university city, and the airport facilitates travel for students and academics as well as visitors drawn to Epirus's traditional stone architecture and folklore. IOA remains a modest regional airport, with flight frequency well below Greece's major island and coastal destinations.
Runways at Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport (IOA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport (IOA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP | 118.6 MHz |
| A/G | RDO | 563.7 MHz |
| AFIS | AFIS | 132.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 132.2 MHz |
Airports near Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport (IOA)
- Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU) — 78.7 km (48.9 mi)
- Aktion National Airport (PVK) — 85.9 km (53.4 mi)
- Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI) — 108.7 km (67.5 mi)
- Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD) — 165.1 km (102.6 mi)
- Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL) — 177.4 km (110.2 mi)
- Kefallinia Airport (EFL) — 177.5 km (110.3 mi)
- Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA) — 179.6 km (111.6 mi)
- Andravida Air Base (PYR) — 201.6 km (125.3 mi)
IOA serves Ioannina in Greece's Epirus region, gateway to the Vikos Gorge and Zagori villages; most flights connect through Athens, so direct international service to IOA is limited or seasonal.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport?
The IATA code for Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport is IOA.
What is the ICAO code for Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport?
The ICAO code for Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport is LGIO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.