Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

LGAV / ATH

Spata-Artemida, GR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
12 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1029 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGAV 041020Z 04012KT 9999 FEW025 SCT070 15/06 Q1029 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 308 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,808 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,308 ft AMSL
QNH
1029 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (308 ft)
Pressure Alt
-165 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -91 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LGAV 040500Z 0406/0506 02018KT 9999 FEW020 BECMG 0416/0418 02010KT BECMG 0423/0501 VRB05KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 18 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 20° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GAV
03L ✈️
21R
03R ✈️
21L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 03L
12,467 ft 148 ft ASP 36°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 03R
13,123 ft 148 ft ASP 36°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGAV

7,679 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.1%
MVFR
7.6%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0%

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 3.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.8%
NE
18.2%
E
6.7%
SE
2.4%
S
12.4%
SW
14.9%
W
14.5%
NW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.1°C
Range: -4°C to 34°C
-4°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03L/21R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 03R/21L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,679 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGAV
IATA Code: ATH
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 308 ft MSL

Location

City: Spata-Artemida
Country: GR
Latitude: 37.936401°
Longitude: 23.944500°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 12,467 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Overview

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport serves as Greece's primary international gateway, located in the Spata-Artemida region near Athens. Positioned at 308 feet above mean sea level and situated at coordinates 37.936401, 23.944500, this large airport is a critical transportation hub for the Attica region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 308 feet MSL provides relatively stable atmospheric conditions for aviation operations. With two substantial asphalt runways - 03L/21R at 12,467 feet and 03R/21L at 13,123 feet - the airport offers extensive operational flexibility for various aircraft types and weather scenarios.

Notable Features

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport features two parallel runways oriented in the 03/21 configuration, allowing for efficient traffic management and wind-adaptive operations. The substantial runway lengths enable operations for wide-body commercial aircraft and provide significant margins for safe takeoffs and landings across diverse meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection typically depends on prevailing wind conditions, with the parallel 03/21 runways offering strategic operational advantages. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios given the airport's geographic location, and utilize the extensive runway lengths to ensure safe approach and landing procedures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.