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?

Yes, landing permits are required for Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (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.

How long is the runway at LGAV?

The main runway at Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (03L/21R) measures 12467 X 148.

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

Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (LGAV/ATH) serves Athens, Greece. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (03L/21R, 03R/21L). Field elevation is 308 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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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 · Jul 23

319 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 297 on the ground · busiest hour 09:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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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: No
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: No
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
GENDEC 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.

Airport Services

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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

A2552/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIP AIRAC AMDT 08/26 WEF 03 SEP 2026. UPDATED INFO IN:AD 2-LGAV-VFR.

2026-09-03 00:00:00 2026-09-16 23:59:00

A2553/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

NOTAM CANCELLED.NEW NOTAM TO FOLLOW.

2026-07-23 09:00:31 Until further notice

A2468/26 warning

ILS restriction

ATHINAI ILS/DME RWY 03L IATL 110,50MHZ IS OUT OF USABLE LIMITS FOR ANGLES GREATER THAN 33DEG FROM CENTER LINE ON BOTH FLY LEFT AND FLY RIGHT REGIONS OF CLEARANCE. REF AIP GREECE AD 2 LGAV-9.

2026-07-16 07:40:00 2026-09-02 20:59:00

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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?: Yes, landing permits are required for Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (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.
How long is the runway at LGAV?: The main runway at Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (03L/21R) measures 12467 X 148.
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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