HER Airport Code, Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
HER is the IATA code for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, the main international gateway for Heraklion, Greece. Airlines and booking systems use HER, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code LGIR. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 35.34° N, 25.18° E.
What is the Heraklion airport code?
The airport code for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is HER. 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 LGIR, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 147 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code LGIR begins with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe.
Where is HER?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport serves Heraklion, Greece. It is close to sea level at 115 ft (35 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at HER
It has 2 runways. The longest is 8,904 ft (2.71 km), designated 09/27.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Heraklion?
The IATA airport code for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport in Heraklion is HER. Its ICAO code is LGIR.
What is the 3-letter code for Heraklion?
The 3-letter IATA code for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport in Heraklion is HER.
What airport is HER?
HER is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, located in Heraklion, Greece.
What country is HER in?
HER (Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport) is in Greece.
Where is HER airport located?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is in Heraklion, Greece, at coordinates 35.3397, 25.1803.
What is the ICAO code for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
The ICAO code for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is LGIR. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code HER.
What is the difference between HER and LGIR?
HER is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. LGIR is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Greece and the wider region:
Popular routes from HER
Distance and typical flight time from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to other airports it connects with:
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