Airport code
KGS — Kos Airport
KGS is the IATA code for Kos Airport, an airport serving Kos Island, Greece. Its ICAO code is LGKO, and it operates in the Europe/Athens time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 36.7933, 27.0917 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 412 ft (126 m).
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About Kos Airport
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (Greek: Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Κω "Ιπποκρατης"; named for Hippocrates) is an international airport on the island of Kos in Greece. It is located near Antimachia Village, and is operated by Fraport AG.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KGS |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | LGKO |
| Airport name | Kos Airport |
| City | Kos Island |
| Country | Greece |
| Time zone | Europe/Athens (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 36.7933 |
| Longitude | 27.0917 |
| Elevation | 412 ft (126 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,841 ft (2,390 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kos Airport?
The IATA code for Kos Airport is KGS.
What is the ICAO code for Kos Airport?
The ICAO code for Kos Airport is LGKO.
Where is KGS airport located?
Kos Airport (KGS) is located in Kos Island, Greece.
What time zone is KGS in?
Kos Airport operates in the Europe/Athens time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to KGS?
The nearest airport to Kos Airport (KGS) is Kalymnos Airport (JKL) in Kalymnos Island, about 23 km away.
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