Serving the Dodecanese island of Karpathos in the southern Aegean, this state-run airport opened in 1970 and links the island to the wider Greek network and seasonal European markets. Its single asphalt runway, oriented 12/30, stretches roughly 2,399 metres, allowing jet operations alongside regional turboprops. Olympic Air and Sky Express provide year-round connections to Athens, Rhodes and nearby Kasos, while summer brings charter and scheduled services from carriers such as Eurowings.