Airport code
AXD — Dimokritos Airport
AXD is the IATA code for Dimokritos Airport, an airport serving Alexandroupolis, Greece. Its ICAO code is LGAL, and it operates in the Europe/Athens time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 40.8559, 25.9563 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m).
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About Dimokritos Airport
Alexandroupoli Airport "Dimokritos" or "Democritus" is an airport 7 km east of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece on main national road E90. It is located near the village of Apalos, which belongs to the municipality of Alexandroupoli. The airport was built in 1944. In 1955, it became an international airport; the current buildings and runway were constructed in 1975.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AXD |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | LGAL |
| Airport name | Dimokritos Airport |
| City | Alexandroupolis |
| Country | Greece |
| Time zone | Europe/Athens (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 40.8559 |
| Longitude | 25.9563 |
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,471 ft (2,582 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Dimokritos Airport?
The IATA code for Dimokritos Airport is AXD.
What is the ICAO code for Dimokritos Airport?
The ICAO code for Dimokritos Airport is LGAL.
Where is AXD airport located?
Dimokritos Airport (AXD) is located in Alexandroupolis, Greece.
What time zone is AXD in?
Dimokritos Airport operates in the Europe/Athens time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to AXD?
The nearest airport to Dimokritos Airport (AXD) is Çanakkale Airport (CKZ) in Çanakkale, about 89 km away.
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