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LXS Lemnos International Airport
Lemnos International Airport (IATA: LXS, ICAO:LGLM) is located in the the city of Lemnos, Greece. It is the primary international airport serving Lemnos and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+3022540-29400

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IATA Code

LXS

ICAO Code

LGLM

Name

Lemnos International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Greece (GR)

City

Lemnos

Latitude

39.9170700

Longitude

25.2363100

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

+3022540-29400

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Lemnos International Airport

Lemnos, Greece · Public and military-use airport · IATA: LXS · ICAO: LGLM

Regional island gateway

Lemnos International Airport serves Lemnos Island in the North Aegean and supports both civil passenger movements and military use. The airport record places it approximately 18 kilometres from Myrina and identifies the airport as having operated since 1959. For international freight, its practical role is generally that of a regional feeder point rather than a dedicated cargo hub: shipments normally require confirmed airline acceptance, a connecting gateway, and coordinated local handling. Our service team can check the active operating pattern, cargo acceptance conditions, customs requirements, and the most suitable mainland routing before booking.

Airport name	Lemnos International Airport
Codes	LXS / LGLM
Location	Lemnos (Limnos), Greece
Coordinates	39.9170700, 25.2363100
Local time reference	UTC+02:00, subject to applicable seasonal time changes
Airport contact in supplied record	+30 22540-29400

Key Highlights

Regional, not hub-scale

Plan LXS movements as feeder or final-island sectors, with capacity and handling confirmed shipment by shipment.

Island dependency

Weather, seasonal schedules, aircraft payload limits, and mainland connections can materially affect uplift and delivery planning.

Mixed public and military environment

Operational instructions, photography restrictions, security controls, and cargo acceptance must be followed precisely.

Customs coordination matters

Our team should confirm the responsible handling agent and customs process before cargo is dispatched to the airport.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Because a dedicated cargo terminal, cold-store capacity, dangerous-goods warehouse, bonded facility, and cargo-handling equipment are not identified in the supplied airport record, these capabilities should not be assumed. Our service team will obtain written confirmation from the operating airline or appointed ground handler before acceptance.

General cargo: acceptance is subject to available belly-hold or regional aircraft capacity, screening, packing, and handling-agent confirmation.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: request confirmation of acceptance, transfer exposure, cool-room availability, and maximum allowable time outside controlled temperature before tender.
Dangerous goods: do not tender until the airline confirms the permitted UN entries, packing instruction, documentation, and trained handling arrangement.
Customs and bonded handling: confirm whether clearance is performed locally or through the connecting Greek gateway; do not presume local bonded storage or an on-airport consolidation centre.
Oversized or special cargo: obtain aircraft, loading-door, forklift, build-up, and off-airport trucking feasibility before quoting or accepting the order.

Routes & Transit Times

International shipments commonly require routing through a suitable Greek mainland gateway or another confirmed regional connection before onward carriage. The exact gateway depends on the airline network, season, commodity, and available capacity.
Passenger-aircraft belly capacity may be more relevant than freighter service. Carrier participation, operating days, aircraft type, and cargo acceptance can change, so our team verifies the live schedule rather than promising fixed coverage.
Door-to-door timing is affected by island-sector availability, connection protection, security screening, customs status, weather, public holidays, and the time required to position cargo for final-mile delivery.
For urgent or high-value shipments, our team compares direct island uplift with a mainland airport plus controlled road-and-sea or road-feeder alternative, subject to the shipper’s delivery deadline and cargo characteristics.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary service area is Lemnos Island, with Myrina and other island communities forming the principal commercial delivery points. Cargo demand is typically linked to island consumption, tourism, public services, construction, local trade, and seasonal replenishment rather than large-scale manufacturing.

Typical commercial freight

Small consignments of retail stock, spare parts, tools, electronics, packaged goods, and business supplies may be suitable when airline acceptance is confirmed.

Time-critical supplies

Medical items, service parts, and urgent operational materials require advance checks on screening, temperature exposure, consignee readiness, and customs documentation.

Seasonal and local products

Food, agricultural products, and tourism-related supplies require commodity-specific packaging, sanitary or phytosanitary review, and confirmation of any carrier restrictions.

Project and construction cargo

Heavy, long, or irregular pieces should normally be assessed against a mainland routing or sea-linked solution before airfreight is selected.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off planning: obtain the actual cargo acceptance and document cut-offs from the airline or handling agent. Island sectors may require earlier delivery than the published passenger departure time.
Air waybill and customs: prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, shipper and consignee details, origin information, and any required export or import permits. Customs status must be agreed before tender.
Restricted commodities: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, valuable cargo, and firearms-related items require pre-clearance; acceptance is never automatic.
Security and handover: use compliant packaging and screening arrangements, maintain clear piece counts and marks, and ensure the consignee or local broker can collect promptly after release.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, ready time, delivery postcode, and whether the cargo is dangerous, temperature-sensitive, oversized, or customs-controlled.
Request a routing check before production packing. We will compare the confirmed island uplift with a mainland gateway solution and identify where customs clearance and final delivery will take place.
Use robust, stackable packaging with external handling marks and a complete piece list. For perishables or pharmaceuticals, specify the temperature range and acceptable exposure time rather than simply labelling the cargo “urgent.”
Build contingency into the plan for weather, aircraft payload restrictions, missed connections, and local collection limitations. Our team can arrange an alternative routing when the airport-sector option is not operationally suitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Lemnos International Airport handle international air freight?

It may handle eligible international shipments through an airline and handling arrangement, but acceptance, customs routing, and connection availability must be confirmed for each shipment. Our service team does not treat the airport as a guaranteed dedicated-freighter gateway.

Can the shipment be booked directly to the island?

Potentially, subject to a live airline schedule, available cargo capacity, screening, and the commodity profile. If direct island uplift is unavailable, our team will assess a mainland gateway with coordinated onward delivery.

What is the required airport cut-off time?

There is no single cut-off that should be applied to every booking. The airline or appointed handler determines the document, screening, and physical acceptance deadlines. We obtain the applicable cut-off after the routing is confirmed.

Are dangerous goods, lithium batteries, or dry ice accepted?

Only if the selected carrier and handling chain approve them in advance and all applicable IATA dangerous-goods requirements are met. Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, packing details, net quantity, and safety information before booking.

Is a mainland alternative available when the island sector is disrupted?

Usually, our team can examine a mainland airport combined with an appropriate onward transport solution. The best option depends on customs status, delivery deadline, cargo value, dimensions, and any temperature or security requirement.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, coordinates, address, telephone number, airport-use description, operating-history notes, and timezone shown above are based on the supplied airport record for Lemnos International Airport. Operational details such as live schedules, carrier acceptance, cut-off times, handling capabilities, customs arrangements, and cargo restrictions require shipment-specific confirmation because they can change.

For regulatory and operational cross-checking, our service team refers to the relevant airport operator, Greek civil aviation authority, airline, ground handler, and industry standards, including:

fraport-greece.com — airport operator information and operational notices where applicable.
hcaa.gov.gr — Greek civil aviation authority information.
iata.org — airline, airport-code, cargo, and dangerous-goods industry references.
eurocontrol.int — European aviation network and operational reference information.

Source domains are provided for verification at domain level. They do not replace written confirmation from the operating carrier, handling agent, customs broker, or airport authority for a specific booking.