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Greek Hellenic Air Force base with limited civilian use.
Location
Andravida, Greece
Andravida Air Base (IATA: PYR, ICAO: LGAD) is a military airfield operated by the Hellenic Air Force, located near the town of Andravida in the Elis regional unit of the Peloponnese, western Greece. It serves primarily as a tactical military installation and has historically hosted NATO exercises and allied aircraft operations.
The base has occasionally supported civilian charter flights, particularly serving tourists traveling to the nearby Ionian coast and Zakynthos area. Its dual-use potential has been discussed over the years, though it remains predominantly a military facility with limited scheduled commercial activity.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to the surrounding Elis region and nearby towns is primarily by road, with no dedicated rail or metro connections.
Airlines here
No major commercial airlines are regularly based at Andravida; any civilian operations have historically been limited to seasonal charters.
Notable facts
- ›Operated by the Hellenic Air Force as a primary tactical military airbase.
- ›Has hosted NATO training exercises and allied air forces.
- ›Located in the Elis regional unit of the western Peloponnese.
- ›Assigned the IATA code PYR, reflecting limited civilian use potential.
- ›Situated approximately 290 km west of Athens by road.
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