Aktion National Airport

LGPZ / PVK

Preveza, GR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
17:20Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
4 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGPZ 041720Z 26004KT 9999 FEW025 14/12 Q1026

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,511 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGPZ 041700Z 0418/0518 27008KT 9999 FEW010 SCT025 BECMG 0419/0421 06008KT PROB30 0423/0506 4000 BR SCT008 BECMG 0510/0512 27010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 60° 8 kt
23:00Z PROB30
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPZ
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
9,419 ft 148 ft ASP 68°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGPZ

7,407 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.3%
MVFR
5.1%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.1%

Aktion National Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 17.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.7%
NE
27.5%
E
18.4%
SE
3.5%
S
8.6%
SW
3.8%
W
16%
NW
2.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.3°C
Range: 1°C to 32°C
1°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,407 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aktion National Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGPZ
IATA Code: PVK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11 ft MSL

Location

City: Preveza
Country: GR
Latitude: 38.925499°
Longitude: 20.765301°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 9,419 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aktion National Airport

Overview

Aktion National Airport serves the Preveza region in western Greece, positioned strategically near the Ionian Sea. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial 9,419 ft runway, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional and commercial operations in northwestern Greece.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences exceptionally consistent VFR conditions, with 95.6% of observations indicating clear flying weather. Prevailing northeast winds at an average of 7.9 knots create stable atmospheric conditions, with temperature ranges from 1°C to 32°C offering predictable thermal characteristics for pilots.

Notable Features

Located at a low elevation of 11 ft mean sea level, Aktion National Airport presents minimal terrain challenges for approaching aircraft. The airport's geographic position near the Ionian coastline suggests potential maritime weather influences, though the data indicates remarkably stable visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3.6 knots. September, November, and December represent the optimal months for VFR operations, offering pilots consistently favorable flying conditions with minimal meteorological interference.

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.