Medium airport · Alexandroupolis, Greece
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport
Alexandroupoli Airport "Dimokritos" or "Democritus" (Greek: Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Αλεξανδρούπολης "Δημόκριτος", Kratikós Aeroliménas Alexandrúpolis "Dimókritos") (IATA: AXD, ICAO: LGAL) is an airport 7 km east of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece on main national road E90. Its IATA code is AXD. Its ICAO code is LGAL. It has 1 runway, longest 8,471 ft (ASP). Elevation 24 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Alexandroupolis, Greece |
|---|---|
| IATA code | AXD |
| ICAO code | LGAL |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,471 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 24 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 40.8559° N, 25.9563° E |
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What Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport is known for
Alexandroupoli Airport "Dimokritos" or "Democritus" (Greek: Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Αλεξανδρούπολης "Δημόκριτος", Kratikós Aeroliménas Alexandrúpolis "Dimókritos") (IATA: AXD, ICAO: LGAL) is an airport 7 km east of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece on main national road E90.
History
The airport was built in 1944. In 1955, it became an international airport; the current buildings and runway were constructed in 1975.
Landmarks near this airport
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- Troy · Turkey · 63.8 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park · Greece · 23.3 miles away
- Rodopi Mountain Range National Park · Greece · 88.9 miles away
- İğneada Swamp National Park · Turkey · 123.2 miles away
- Pirin National Park · Bulgaria · 140.1 miles away
- Central Balkan National Park · Bulgaria · 142.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?
Alexandroupoli Airport "Dimokritos" or "Democritus" (Greek: Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Αλεξανδρούπολης "Δημόκριτος", Kratikós Aeroliménas Alexandrúpolis "Dimókritos") (IATA: AXD, ICAO: LGAL) is an airport 7 km east of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece on main national road E90.
What is the airport code for Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport — its IATA code is AXD and its ICAO code is LGAL.
Where is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport located?
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport serves Alexandroupolis, Greece. Its coordinates are 40.8559° N, 25.9563° E.
What is the history of Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport?
The airport was built in 1944. In 1955, it became an international airport; the current buildings and runway were constructed in 1975.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4250
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandroupoli_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.