Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI)

Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI), identified by its ICAO code LGKZ, is a strategic regional aviation hub in Western Macedonia, Greece, located approximately 4 kilometers southeast of the Kozani city center. The airport operates from a compact, 400-square-meter passenger terminal that primarily manages domestic rotations to Athens and Kastoria, exclusively operated by Sky Express. As of 2025, the facility is part of a major Greek Just Transition initiative, positioning it as a central node for the region's shift from lignite coal mining to a prominent green energy and technology hub.

The terminal building provides essential amenities designed for efficient regional transit, including streamlined check-in counters and a modest waiting hall. Recent facility management upgrades for the 2024-2025 period have focused on modernizing electromechanical systems and installing advanced safety equipment across all state-managed regional airports. Inside, travelers can access basic refreshment services, with the facility's design emphasizing rapid processing times for regional turboprop aircraft.

Infrastructure at Kozani is optimized for its role as a logistics center for the surrounding massive solar energy projects, including large photovoltaic developments on rehabilitated mining land. The airport features a single 1,822-meter asphalt runway capable of handling larger narrow-body aircraft, ensuring it remains a vital link for technical experts and investors navigating the region's industrial transformation. Ground transportation is well-supported by local taxi services and private vehicle access, providing a short connection from the terminal to the city center and its growing clean-energy research facilities.