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Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

IATA ATHICAO LGAV🇬🇷 Spata-Artemida
Coordinates
37.9364°N, 23.9445°E
Elevation
308 ft (94 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GR-I
Time zone
Athens(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:43
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
20:48
Civil dusk
21:18

About 14h 34m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, commonly initialised as AIA, is the largest international airport in Greece, serving the city of Athens and region of Attica. It began operation on 28 March 2001 and is the main base of Aegean Airlines, as well as other smaller Greek airlines. It replaced the old Ellinikon International Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

LGAV

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03R / 21L▸ displaced13,123 ft / 4,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
03L / 21R▸ displaced12,467 ft / 3,800 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (11)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPATHINAI APP126.575 MHz
ARRATHINAI ARR132.975 MHz
ATISATIS136.125 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL118.675 MHz
DEPATHINAI DEP128.950 MHz
DIRATHINAI DIR121.400 MHz
GNDGND121.750 MHz
INFOINFO136.025 MHz
PMSVATHINAI VOLMET127.800 MHz
RDORDO563.700 MHz
TWRTWR136.275 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingCheck inSecurity control procedurePassport controlLost & foundLost Property

Passengers are advised to arrive 2.5 hours before departure due to potential long waiting times at passport control.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (101)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA ATHINAIClass DControlled1000 ft GNDFL195
CTR ATHINAIClass DCTRGND7000 ft MSL
FIR LGGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Greece airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle384 ft
Obstacle351 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?

The ICAO code for Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is LGAV, and its IATA code is ATH.

Where is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport located?

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is large airport located in Spata-Artemida, Greece, at an elevation of 308 ft (94 m).

How many runways does Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport have?

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 13,123 ft / 4,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport include Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Armenia, Air Baltic, Air China, among 52 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?

Historical data lists 101 nonstop destinations from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in?

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is in the Europe/Athens time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 5.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?

The nearest airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is Tatoi Airport (LGTT), about 12.8 nm to the nw, followed by Elefsis Air Base and Megara Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.