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Chios Island National Airport ( el, Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Χίου) is an airport on the island of
Chios Chios (; el, Χίος, Chíos , traditionally known as Scio in English) is the fifth largest Greek island, situated in the northern Aegean Sea. The island is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. Chios is notable for its exports of masti ...
in Greece. It is also known as Chios National Airport, "Omiros" or Chios Airport located at the region of Kampos, south of the city of
Chios Chios (; el, Χίος, Chíos , traditionally known as Scio in English) is the fifth largest Greek island, situated in the northern Aegean Sea. The island is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. Chios is notable for its exports of masti ...
. Aircraft up to the size of
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are able to land at the airport.


History

The government-owned airport in
Chios Chios (; el, Χίος, Chíos , traditionally known as Scio in English) is the fifth largest Greek island, situated in the northern Aegean Sea. The island is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. Chios is notable for its exports of masti ...
is found in the coastal area of the eastern department of the island. Its operations began on 4 August 1969 with
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Flight OA560 from
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. The runway was built with a length of 1,511 x 30 meters, and has not been extended since its construction.


Airlines and destinations

The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Chios Island Airport:


Statistics


See also

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* * Airports in Greece Buildings and structures in Chios {{Greece-airport-stub