The Aircraft

Type

TB20

MTOW

1200-1499kg

Date of visit

9 Sep 2015

Parked for

24 hrs

The Experience

Runway condition

hard/good

Taxiway condition

hard/good

Ramp condition

hard/good

Camping

no

Landing fee

50.00 EUR

Parking fee

Handling fee

Ramp check

no

Handling company

Payment method for above

Mastercard

Handling mandatory

no

Fuel type

100LL

Fuel price

2.90 EUR

VAT

included

Payment method

AirBP

Immigration

yes

Customs

yes

AIP accurate?

yes

Hangarage

not available

Airport website URL

Airport restaurant

Various in the airline terminal

Transport used

taxi

Transport to

Town

Cost

Duration

Comments

The airport is one of the most scenic anywhere. And it normally functions well. On this visit the avgas truck was there even before I shut the engine down.
It operates a "totally hard" PPR regime and if you don't follow it they will deny a landing clearance! You must get this permit in writing; a phone call is not enough.
I have been to LGKR many times. This visit was the last before Fraport (of Germany) took over most money-making Greek airports and hugely increased their costs. LGKR went up to about €400, but due to the continuous efforts of Greek AOPA has come down again to something like €150 for landing. So you need to enquire to check the latest situation. A colleague paid €450 for just a fuel stop at Rhodes LGRP in 2018.
The town is very nice too, with plenty to do and see. It is a bit crowded with tourists and as a result the quality of the food is variable - same as Zakynthos and for the same reason there. This is unusual for Greece.
There is a castle on the hill which is well worth a visit.
If staying longer, rent a car and drive around the island.