Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is a large airport serving Spata-Artemida, Greece. Its IATA code is ATH and its ICAO code is LGAV. The airport lies at an elevation of 308 ft (94 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 03R/21L, 13,123 ft (4,000 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Athens time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ATH
- ICAO code
- LGAV
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 308 ft (94 m)
- Coordinates
- 37.9364, 23.9445
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 12,467 ft · 3,800 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 13,123 ft · 4,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JSY Syros Airport | Syros Island, Greece | 105 km · 65 mi |
| SKU Skiros Airport | Skiros Island, Greece | 124 km · 77 mi |
| JMK Mykonos Island National Airport | Mykonos, Greece | 136 km · 85 mi |
| JSI Skiathos Island National Airport | Skiathos, Greece | 143 km · 89 mi |
| PAS Paros National Airport | Paros, Greece | 145 km · 90 mi |
| MLO Milos Airport | Milos Island, Greece | 146 km · 91 mi |
| JNX Naxos Island National Airport | Naxos, Greece | 158 km · 98 mi |
| VOL Nea Anchialos National Airport | Nea Anchialos, Greece | 174 km · 108 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ATH. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 553 | 344 | 299 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,816 | 1,128 | 980 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,108 | 1,310 | 1,138 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,427 | 1,508 | 1,310 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,273 | 2,034 | 1,767 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,984 | 3,097 | 2,691 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,139 | 4,436 | 3,855 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,607 | 4,727 | 4,108 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,933 | 4,929 | 4,283 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,044 | 5,619 | 4,883 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,154 | 5,688 | 4,943 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,512 | 5,910 | 5,136 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,020 | 6,226 | 5,410 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,127 | 6,914 | 6,008 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,295 | 7,018 | 6,099 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,307 | 9,511 | 8,265 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | ATHINAI APP | 126.575 |
| ARR | ATHINAI ARR | 132.975 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 136.125 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 118.675 |
| DEP | ATHINAI DEP | 128.950 |
| DIR | ATHINAI DIR | 121.400 |
| GND | GND | 121.750 |
| INFO | INFO | 136.025 |
| PMSV | ATHINAI VOLMET | 127.800 |
| RDO | RDO | 563.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 136.275 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?
The IATA code of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is ATH and its ICAO code is LGAV.
Where is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport located?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is in Spata-Artemida, Attica, Greece, at 37.9364, 23.9445.
What time zone is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Athens. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03R/21L, 13,123 ft (4,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Syros Airport (JSY), about 105 km (65 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.