Chania International Airport
LGSA / CHQ
Runways, frequencies and reference data for Chania International Airport, Souda. Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.
- ICAO
- LGSA
- IATA
- CHQ
- Location
- Souda, Greece
- Reference point
- 35°31'53.0"N 24°09'04.0"E
- Elevation
- 490 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 5.0° E
- Hours
- H24
- Runways
- 2
- Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
- — · —
- Civil twilight (UTC, today)
- — · —
Airport diagram
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11L/29R | 3,348 m (10,984 ft) | 45 m | ASPHALT | 11L 112° T29R 292° T |
| 11R/29L | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 28 m | ASPHALT | 11R 112° T29L 292° T |
Frequencies
| Service | Callsign | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWR | SOUDA TOWER | 118.125 MHz | — |
| TWR | SOUDA TOWER | 122.1 MHz | — |
| TWR | SOUDA TOWER | 121.5 MHz | — |
| GND | SOUDA GROUND | 121.7 MHz | — |
| ATIS | DASKALOGIANNIS AIRPORT INFORMATION | 130.18 MHz | — |
Operational hours
From AIP AD 2.3. Times are as published (usually UTC, with local time in brackets where the AIP gives it).
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| AD administration | H24 (HASP) |
| Customs and immigration | H24 (HASP) |
| Health and sanitation | H24 (HASP TEL: +30 28210 83805) |
| MET briefing office | 7 ATS H24 (HAF) |
| Fuelling | H24 (HASP) |
Everything else about LGSA is in the app
- 26 official charts (ADC, AOC, APDC, IAC, SID, STAR), opened in-app
- Full AIP AD 2 text for LGSA: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
- Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
- Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
- Your flights at LGSA: every landing here in your logbook, with currency computed automatically
Choppy is a pilot logbook first: the first 100 flights are free, and Pro unlocks charts, diagrams and packs for $2.99/month or $24.99/year.
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Frequently asked
How many runways does Chania International Airport (LGSA) have?
LGSA has 2 runways: 11L/29R, 11R/29L. The longest, 11R/29L, 3,356 m (11,010 ft).
What is the elevation of LGSA?
The aerodrome elevation of Chania International Airport is 490 ft.
What is the tower frequency at LGSA?
Chania International Airport tower (SOUDA TOWER) is on 118.125 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.
Where can I get the LGSA airport diagram and charts?
The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable LGSA airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points, and opens the 26 official charts published in the AIP. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.
Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.