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Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (LGAV/ATH) — Athens, Greece

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
136.275
Runways
03L/21R, 03R/21L
Elevation
308 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
206 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 184 on the ground · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LGAV
  • Name: Eleftherios Venizelos Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 37.936401
  • Longitude: 23.9445
  • Elevation: 308 ft
  • Country: Greece
  • Municipality: Athens
  • IATA Code: ATH
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Athens
  • Distance from City: 18.9 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03L/21R

  • Designation: 03L/21R
  • Dimensions: 12467 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 03R/21L

  • Designation: 03R/21L
  • Dimensions: 13123 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 136.275 MHz
  • Ground: 121.750 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 136.125 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.aia.gr
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 5-8 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 0.20-0.45 per tonne per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated in summer. Athens International Airport SA published tariff. Eleftherios Venizelos.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Hellenic Petroleum and other suppliers.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Hellenic Police on-site. Non-Schengen at dedicated gates in main terminal. Extra-Schengen satellite.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: 24h operation. Noise abatement procedures. Two parallel runways 03L/21R and 03R/21L. Relatively modern airport (opened 2001).

Alternates

LGEL

  • ICAO: LGEL
  • Name: Elefsis
  • Distance (NM): 19.9
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Elefsis where available.

LGMK

  • ICAO: LGMK
  • Name: Mikonos
  • Distance (NM): 73.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Mykonos.

LGSK

  • ICAO: LGSK
  • Name: Alexandros Papadiamandis
  • Distance (NM): 77.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Skiathos.

LGBL

  • ICAO: LGBL
  • Name: Nea Anchialos
  • Distance (NM): 94.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Nea Anchialos. Immigration office operational during published hours.

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Greece Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan before departure
  • Landing Lead Time: 5 working days before flight with full documentation
Private / GA Operations:

Non-EU private operators follow the same permit procedures as charter flights. EU-registered private aircraft are generally exempt.

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Active NOTAMs

A3815/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIP AIRAC AMDT 10/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026. UPDATED INFO IN: AD 2-LGAV-VFR.
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
A3983/26
info
Runway closed
PHASE C OF ASPHALT RENEWAL AND AGL UPGRADE WORKS IN PROGRESS. RWY 03L/21R CLOSED DUE TO WIP. REF AIP SUP 45/2026.
2026-11-04 22:00 UTC 2026-12-18 21:59 UTC
A3902/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
REF NOTAM A3881/26. GA/BA AND AIR TAXI ARR FLIGHT PLAN SUSPENSION PROCEDURE: 1.AIRPORT SLOT VALID AT HSCA CONFIRMED TIME +/-15 MIN.FPL WITH ARR TIME OUTSIDE TOLERANCE OR WITHOUT SLOT ID CONSIDERED AS NO SLOT AND SUBJECT TO SUSPENSION BY NM. ARRFLT ON IFR FPL CHANGING TO VFR BEFORE ARR AT LG…
2026-10-25 00:00 UTC 2027-01-31 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LGTT Tatoi Airport 13 NM LGEL Elefsis 20 NM LGMG Megara Airport 28 NM LGTG Tanagra Air Base 30 NM LGSO Syros Airport 57 NM LGSY Skiros Airport 67 NM LGMK Mikonos 73 NM LGTP Tripolis Airport 77 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LGAV?
The tower frequency at Eleftherios Venizelos Intl is 136.275 MHz.
What fuel is available at LGAV?
Eleftherios Venizelos Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does LGAV require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Non-EU private operators follow the same permit procedures as charter flights. EU-registered private aircraft are generally exempt. Permit details for Greece
Where is LGAV located?
Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (LGAV) is located in Athens, Greece.
What is the IATA code for LGAV?
The IATA code for Eleftherios Venizelos Intl is ATH.
Does LGAV have an ILS approach?
Yes, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 03L/21R, 03R/21L.
Is LGAV a port of entry?
Yes, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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