Elefsis Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Elefsis Air Base (ICAO: LGEL) is a medium-sized airport serving Elefsina, Greece. It lies at 38.0638° N, 23.5560° E, 143 ft (44 m) above sea level.
Overview of Elefsis Air Base
Elefsis Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Elefsina in Greece. It is identified by the ICAO code LGEL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Elefsis Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2739 m (8985 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 143 ft (44 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tanagra Air Base about 31 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 ≈ 2,739 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elefsis Air Base
Where is Elefsis Air Base located?
Elefsis Air Base is located in Elefsina, Greece. Its coordinates are 38.0638° N, 23.5560° E.
What is the airport code for Elefsis Air Base?
Elefsis Air Base has an ICAO code of LGEL.
How long is the runway at Elefsis Air Base?
Elefsis Air Base's longest runway is about 2739 m (8985 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Elefsis Air Base have?
Elefsis Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Elefsis Air Base a major airport?
Elefsis Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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