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Historic Greek military air base near Athens.
Location
Elefsina, Greece
Elefsis Air Base (ICAO: LGEL) is a Hellenic Air Force installation located near the town of Elefsina, approximately 20 kilometres northwest of central Athens, Greece. It has served as an important military aviation facility for decades, supporting fighter, transport, and fire-fighting aircraft operations.
The base is home to several Hellenic Air Force units, including transport and tactical squadrons. It has also played a role in civil emergency operations, particularly aerial firefighting missions during Greece's recurring wildfire seasons.
Elefsis has been identified in discussions related to potential future civilian or mixed-use aviation development, partly given its proximity to Athens and existing infrastructure, though it remains an active military installation.
Getting to & from
The base is accessible by road from Athens via the Athens-Corinth motorway, though public transport access is limited given its military status.
Notable facts
- ›Operated by the Hellenic Air Force as an active military installation.
- ›Located approximately 20 km northwest of central Athens.
- ›Hosts Hellenic Air Force transport and tactical squadrons.
- ›Plays a significant role in aerial firefighting operations across Greece.
- ›Has been discussed as a potential site for future civilian aviation use to complement Athens International Airport.
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