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Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS)
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" is an international airport serving Kos Island (South Aegean), Greece. Its IATA code is KGS and its ICAO code is LGKO. It has one runway, 2,390 m long.
- IATAKGS
- ICAOLGKO
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KGS
- ICAO code
- LGKO
- City
- Kos Island
- Region / province
- South Aegean
- Country / territory
- Greece
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 36.7945° N, 27.0912° E
- Elevation
- 126 m (412 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,390 m (7,841 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,390 m7,841 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,170 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,642 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,365 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 563.700 MHz |
| Approach APP | 119.950 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.950 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 121.050 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kos Island through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Greece
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" | RHO | 99 km |
| Santorini International Airport | JTR | 150 km |
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | HER | 236 km |
| Mytilene International Airport | MJT | 255 km |
| Chania International Airport | CHQ | 299 km |
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | ATH | 306 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"?
The IATA code of Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" is KGS and its ICAO code is LGKO. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" located?
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" is in Kos Island, South Aegean, Greece, at coordinates 36.7945° N, 27.0912° E and an elevation of 126 m (412 ft).
How far is Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,365 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,642 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,170 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"?
The longest runway at Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" is 2,390 m (7,841 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.