Large airport · Spata-Artemida, Greece
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 the region of Attica as well as connecting traffic. Its IATA code is ATH. Its ICAO code is LGAV. It has 2 runways, longest 13,123 ft (ASP). Elevation 308 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Spata-Artemida, Greece |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ATH |
| ICAO code | LGAV |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 13,123 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 308 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 37.9364° N, 23.9445° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is known for
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, commonly initialised as AIA, is the largest international airport in Greece, serving the city of Athens and the region of Attica as well as connecting traffic.
History
It began operation on 28 March 2001 and is the main base of Aegean Airlines, as well as other smaller Greek airlines.
Official website: https://www.aia.gr — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Parthenon · Greece · 12.1 miles away
- Acropolis of Athens · Greece · 12.1 miles away
- Temple of Hephaestus · Greece · 12.5 miles away
- Epidaurus Theatre · Greece · 52.8 miles away
- Ancient Delphi · Greece · 87.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is 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 the region of Attica as well as connecting traffic.
What is the airport code for Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport — its IATA code is ATH and its ICAO code is LGAV.
Where is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport located?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport serves Spata-Artemida, Greece. Its coordinates are 37.9364° N, 23.9445° E.
What is the history of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?
It began operation on 28 March 2001 and is the main base of Aegean Airlines, as well as other smaller Greek airlines.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4251
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.