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The history of  Corfu Island International Airport-I.Kapodistrias, Corfu Island
The history of  Corfu Island International Airport-I.Kapodistrias, Corfu Island
begins with the landing of a plane (Heston Phoenix register SX-AAH) on 22 March 1937, with the governor  Efstratio Xidi on board.   
begins with the landing of a plane (Heston Phoenix register SX-AAH) on 22 March 1937, with the governor  Efstratio Xidi on board.   
At the duration of second world war, it was used by planes of axis "where they found shelter after martial enterprises.   
At the duration of second world war, it was used by planes of axis, where they found shelter after martial enterprises.   
A small building of passenger station was built 1962.     
A small building of passenger station was built 1962.     
In April 1965 the airport became International and the first flight under Air Traffic Control was realized with jet type Comet of Olympic Airways.
In April 1965 the airport became International and the first flight under Air Traffic Control was realized with jet type Comet of Olympic Airways.
The construction of a new passenger station was finished in 1972. The runway today reaches 2.400 meters, width 45 meters.
The construction of a new passenger station was finished in 1972. The runway today reaches 2.400 meters, width 45 meters.
2014, the Airport of Corfu handles 2.3 mio. (+13.1%) passengers and 19.018 flights (+14.2%).
   
   


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==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==


=== Kanoni-Hill ===
[[File:2013-06-04 08.jpeg|200px|thumb|left|CFU Hotel Royal Terrace]]  
[[File:2013-06-04 08.jpeg|200px|thumb|left|CFU Hotel Royal Terrace]]  
=== Kanoni-Hill ===


As of 2013, the fully renovated terrace is now the highest point on Kanoni Hill to take photos. From here you have views over the approach to runway 35 and Mouse Island. It is also possible to shoot pictures of aircraft up to 737 size backtracking on the runway through gaps in the overhead power lines.
As of 2013, the fully renovated terrace is now the highest point on Kanoni Hill to take photos. From here you have views over the approach to runway 35 and Mouse Island. It is also possible to shoot pictures of aircraft up to 737 size backtracking on the runway through gaps in the overhead power lines.
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===International Departure Lounge===
===International Departure Lounge===


I was able to take photographs through the windows of the International Departure Lounge with out any hassle from the authorities. However I took the precaution of putting a fresh memory card in my camera.
It is possible to take photographs through the windows of the International Departure Lounge with out any hassle from the authorities.  


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==Locations to Avoid==
==Locations to Avoid==

Revision as of 11:33, 17 April 2016

Continent: Europe Country: Greece
Corfu Island International Airport
Location Corfu Island
IATA code CFU
ICAO code LGKR
Airport type Mixed-Use Commerical
Website http://www.hcaa-eleng.gr/kerk.htm
Overview map Google Maps
Communications
Tower 120.850
Ground 121.700
Clearance
Approach 122.350
ATIS 126.350
Plane Spotting Hotels guide

The history of Corfu Island International Airport-I.Kapodistrias, Corfu Island begins with the landing of a plane (Heston Phoenix register SX-AAH) on 22 March 1937, with the governor Efstratio Xidi on board. At the duration of second world war, it was used by planes of axis, where they found shelter after martial enterprises. A small building of passenger station was built 1962. In April 1965 the airport became International and the first flight under Air Traffic Control was realized with jet type Comet of Olympic Airways. The construction of a new passenger station was finished in 1972. The runway today reaches 2.400 meters, width 45 meters. 2014, the Airport of Corfu handles 2.3 mio. (+13.1%) passengers and 19.018 flights (+14.2%).


Official Spotting Locations

There are no official spotting facilities at Corfu International Airport.

Other Spotting Locations

Kanoni-Hill

CFU Hotel Royal Terrace

As of 2013, the fully renovated terrace is now the highest point on Kanoni Hill to take photos. From here you have views over the approach to runway 35 and Mouse Island. It is also possible to shoot pictures of aircraft up to 737 size backtracking on the runway through gaps in the overhead power lines.

CFU Hotel Royal Terrace
  • JetPhotos.net sample photo: large
  • JetPhotos.net sample photo: large

International Departure Lounge

It is possible to take photographs through the windows of the International Departure Lounge with out any hassle from the authorities.

  • JetPhotos.net sample photo: large
  • JetPhotos.net sample photo: large


Locations to Avoid

Location

Regular Traffic

Facilities and Transportation

Rent a car

  • Avis | Phone no: +30 26610 21827-24404
  • Hertz | Phone no : +30 26610 33547-38388
  • Sixt | Phone no : +30 26610 80710-81287
  • Europcar | Phone no : +30 26610 46440-46931
  • Intereurope | Phone no : +30 26610 36689- 24000
  • National Alamo | Phone no: +30 26610-49651

Hotels and rooms

Pension Anna Bouzii is located at the threshold of runway 35 in Kanoni. Rooms from 70 €/day (as of June 2008) with air-condition, refrigerator, bathroom, kitchen, SAT TV

Phone: +30-26610-24445

Hotel Royal (Kanoni/Corfu) is located next to the Kanoni-Hill. Fully reopend 2013. The fully renovated Royal Boutique Hotel offers a pleasant atmosphere and unique facilities to all its guests for any purpose they are travelling. The Royal Boutique Hotel has 123 luxurious rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, 2 bars and 1 cafeteria with a beautiful terrace overlooking the Mouse Island, the trademark of Corfu and the airport of Corfu.

Star Rating:** Rooms: 125 Prices: High season 55€ double; low season 45€ double. Rates include continental breakfast

Phone/Tel. +30 26610 - 35342 Fax +30 26610 - 38786

Address: Palaiopolis 110, 49100 Kanoni Corfu, Greece, E-mail: [email protected] KERKYRA IONIAN ISLANDS Greece

External Links

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Misc.

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