Airport code

CHQ Airport Code, Chania International Airport

CHQ is the IATA code for Chania International Airport, the main international gateway for Souda, Greece. Airlines and booking systems use CHQ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code LGSA. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 35.53° N, 24.15° E.

City
Souda
Country
Continent
Europe
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
35.53121, 24.15067
Elevation
490 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Souda airport code?

The airport code for Chania International Airport is CHQ. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code LGSA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 337 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code LGSA begins with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe.

Where is CHQ?

Chania International Airport serves Souda, Greece. It is close to sea level at 490 ft (149 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at CHQ

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,982 ft (3.35 km), designated 11/29.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Souda?

The IATA airport code for Chania International Airport in Souda is CHQ. Its ICAO code is LGSA.

What is the 3-letter code for Souda?

The 3-letter IATA code for Chania International Airport in Souda is CHQ.

What airport is CHQ?

CHQ is Chania International Airport, located in Souda, Greece.

What country is CHQ in?

CHQ (Chania International Airport) is in Greece.

Where is CHQ airport located?

Chania International Airport (CHQ) is in Souda, Greece, at coordinates 35.53121, 24.15067.

What is the ICAO code for Chania International Airport?

The ICAO code for Chania International Airport is LGSA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code CHQ.

What is the difference between CHQ and LGSA?

CHQ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. LGSA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Chania International Airport.

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