Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (LGAV)
Athens, Greece · Europe
By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot
ICAO
LGAV
IATA
ATH
City
Athens
Country
Greece
Region
Europe
Elevation
308 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
37.9364, 23.9445
Overview
Greek capital airport with excellent Mediterranean VFR weather. Aegean Airlines and Olympic hub.
Current Weather at LGAV
Pilots flying into or out of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LGAV 161920Z 32006KT 9999 -RA FEW020 SCT035 BKN070 13/09 Q1015 NOSIGWind 320° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 32
Current TAF
TAF LGAV 161700Z 1618/1718 03012KT 9999 SCT020 BKN070 PROB40 TEMPO 1618/1712 4000 RA BKN020 BKN070 PROB30 TEMPO 1618/1703 3000 TSRA FEW008 FEW018CB BKN020 BKN070 TEMPO 1621/1712 03015G25KT BECMG 1712/1714 SCT020 BECMG 1716/1718 VRB03KTRead any LGAV METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LGAV. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LGAV. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Athens. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LGAV include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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