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Araxos

Araxos (LGRX/GPA) serves Araxos, Greece. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (18L/36R, 18R/36L). Field elevation is 46 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LGRX
  • Name: Araxos
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 38.1511
  • Longitude: 21.4256
  • Elevation: 46 ft
  • Country: Greece
  • Municipality: Araxos
  • IATA Code: GPA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Athens
  • Distance from City: 2.2 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 18L/36R

  • Designation: 18L/36R
  • Dimensions: 10999 X 70
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: TACAN, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18R/36L

  • Designation: 18R/36L
  • Dimensions: 10997 X 148
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: TACAN, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.100 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: 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.araxos-airport.gr/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Araxos Operations +30 5 113 2130
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: EUR 9.68 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 4.98 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Fees set by airport authority at Araxos. Handling mandatory for commercial ops.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Fuel available H24 at Araxos. Advance arrangement recommended for large uplift.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Araxos.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No formal curfew at Araxos. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.

Alternates

LGAD

  • ICAO: LGAD
  • Name: Andravida
  • Distance (NM): 15.2
  • 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 Andravida.

LGZA

  • ICAO: LGZA
  • Name: Dionisios Solomos
  • Distance (NM): 35.1
  • 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 Zakynthos.

LGKF

  • ICAO: LGKF
  • Name: Anna Pollatou
  • Distance (NM): 43.7
  • 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 Kefallinia.

LGPZ

  • ICAO: LGPZ
  • Name: Aktion
  • Distance (NM): 55.9
  • 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 Preveza-Aktion where available.

LGKL

  • ICAO: LGKL
  • Name: Kalamata
  • Distance (NM): 71.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Kalamata. 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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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LGRX?
The tower frequency at Araxos is 122.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at LGRX?
Araxos offers Jet A-1.
Does LGRX require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Araxos (Greece).
Does LGRX require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Araxos.