Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

LGAV / ATH

Spata-Artemida, GR

Last Updated
May 15, 04:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
04:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
3 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGAV 150450Z 09003KT 9999 FEW025 19/09 Q1008 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 308 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,808 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (308 ft)
Pressure Alt
466 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,020 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LGAV 142300Z 1500/1524 VRB05KT 9999 FEW020 SCT070 TEMPO 1509/1515 23010KT FEW018TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR 230° 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°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 03R
13,123 ft 148 ft ASP 36°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGAV

10,970 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.8%
MVFR
6.9%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 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 September, May, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 3.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.2%
NE
20.9%
E
7.5%
SE
2.2%
S
9.9%
SW
13.6%
W
12.7%
NW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.8°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

September May March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03L/21R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 03R/21L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 10,970 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.