Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos
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Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on siteSlots required

Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos LGAV / ATH

Greece's hub, 40 minutes east of the Acropolis and the Athens Riviera, with a general-aviation apron and several executive handlers. Summer island-hopping traffic makes it a busy positioning base; slots are coordinated but generally available. Open 24 hours with CIQ.

13,123 ft
Longest runway
40 min
Drive to Athens
3
FBOs / handlers
308 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
No
Slot coordination
Yes
Noise curfew
No
Runway surface
asphalt
Fuel
Jet A-1, SAF (limited)
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
33 km
Typical largest aircraft
Widebody VIP and any business jet.
Website
www.aia.gr

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • Skyserv Executive Aviation
  • Goldair Handling Executive
  • Swissport Executive Aviation Athens

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 13,123 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

What it costs to fly here privately

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