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Heliport

Piraeus Heliport

ICAO LGLX🇬🇷 El Pireo Port
Coordinates
37.9918°N, 23.5748°E
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
GR-I
Time zone
Athens(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:27
Sunrise
06:54
Sunset
20:00
Civil dusk
20:28

About 13h 6m 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 Piraeus Heliport

Piraeus Heliport is a heliport in El Pireo Port, Greece (ICAO LGLX). It sits at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m). It observes Europe/Athens local time. The nearest airport is Elefsis Air Base (LGEL), about 4.4 nm to the nnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

LGLX

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA ATHINAIClass DControlled1000 ft GNDFL195
MCTR ELEFSISClass DCTRGND4000 ft MSL
FIR LGGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
LG-R20ASpecial useRestrictedGND2000 ft MSL
LG-R20BSpecial useRestrictedGND1000 ft MSL
MATZ ELEFSISSpecial useATZGND4000 ft MSL

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
XORKI11.1 nm344°Compulsory
ABLONAS13.1 nm035°Compulsory
LIMNIS18.5 nm055°Compulsory
KALAMO22.6 nm037°Compulsory
VAGIAS27.2 nm316°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Piraeus Tower276 ft49 ft
Obstacle2,841 ft
Obstacle2,877 ft
Obstacle2,352 ft
Obstacle2,795 ft
Obstacle2,543 ft
Obstacle2,487 ft
Obstacle2,680 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Piraeus Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Piraeus Heliport?

The ICAO code for Piraeus Heliport is LGLX.

Where is Piraeus Heliport located?

Piraeus Heliport is heliport located in El Pireo Port, Greece, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).

What time zone is Piraeus Heliport in?

Piraeus Heliport is in the Europe/Athens time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Piraeus Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Piraeus Heliport 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 Piraeus Heliport?

The nearest airport to Piraeus Heliport is Elefsis Air Base (LGEL), about 4.4 nm to the nnw, followed by Megara Air Base and Tatoi Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Piraeus Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.