Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): Codes, Runways & Location
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (IATA: ATH · ICAO: LGAV) is a large airport serving Spata-Artemida, Greece. It lies at 37.9364° N, 23.9445° E, 308 ft (94 m) above sea level.
Overview of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Spata-Artemida in Greece. It is identified by the IATA code ATH and the ICAO code LGAV. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 308 ft (94 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Elefsis Air Base about 37 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Where is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport located?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Spata-Artemida, Greece. Its coordinates are 37.9364° N, 23.9445° E.
What is the airport code for Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport has an IATA code of ATH and an ICAO code of LGAV.
How long is the runway at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport have?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport a major airport?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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