Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport — Kavala, Greece
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (Kavala) is KVA — its ICAO code is LGKV.
Distance & flight time from KVA
Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport
KVA carries the name of Alexander the Great, a fitting tribute given the airport's location in Greek Macedonia, the historical heartland of the ancient king's dynasty. It serves Kavala, a port city built on tiered hillsides overlooking the Aegean, whose skyline still features the Kamares, a striking Ottoman-era stone aqueduct that has become the city's defining landmark. Kavala's economy once depended heavily on tobacco processing and export, and several grand old tobacco warehouses near the harbor remain visible reminders of that earlier prosperity. Today the airport handles a strong seasonal surge of European charter traffic each summer, much of it bound not just for Kavala itself but for the nearby island of Thassos, reachable by a short ferry crossing from the mainland. Travelers using KVA also find convenient access to archaeological sites in the region, including ruins connected to the ancient city of Philippi.
Runways at Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9844 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | RDO | 563.7 MHz |
| APP | KAVALA APP | 122.1 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.4 MHz |
Airports near Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA)
- Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD) — 112.6 km (70.0 mi)
- Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) — 129.8 km (80.7 mi)
- Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) — 145.7 km (90.5 mi)
- Çanakkale Airport (CKZ) — 175.4 km (109.0 mi)
- Skiathos Island National Airport (JSI) — 215.1 km (133.7 mi)
- Sofia Airport (SOF) — 221.9 km (137.9 mi)
- Bezmer Air Base (JAM) — 223.8 km (139.1 mi)
- Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL) — 244.1 km (151.7 mi)
KVA sits several kilometers east of Kavala near the coast, with summer charter volume driven heavily by tourists connecting onward by ferry to nearby Thassos island.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport?
The IATA code for Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport is KVA.
What is the ICAO code for Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport?
The ICAO code for Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport is LGKV. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.