GREECE

Samos International Airport (LGSM), known as Aristarchos, is an airport on Samos Island, Greece. Aristarchos was an ancient mathematician and astronomer and the airport lies 5 km from the Pythagorio town near the airport. The airport with a single short runway, serving arrivals and departures. Nearby mountains, the sea at the end of short runway, and the surroundings leave little room for a mistake on behalf of the pilots. The strong Meltemi wings during the summer months make the landing more difficult.