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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Ministry of Transport and Communication
Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. Box 73751
GR 166 04 Hellinikon
Greece
Telephone: +30 210 891 6000
Fax: +30 210 894 7101
Telex: 214444LGAC GR
AFS: LGACYAYX
Cable/SITA: AEROPOLIT Athens
E-mail: d4@hcaa.gr
d3a@hcaa.gr
WWW: www.hcaa.gr/home/index.asp

2. Meteorology

Postal address: Hellenic National Meteorological Service
National Meteorological Centre
P.O. Box 73502
GR 167 77 Hellinikon
Greece
Telephone: 30 210-9629145
30 210-9628941
Fax: 30 210-9628952
Telex: 215255
AFS: LGATYMYX
Cable/SITA: METEOR ATHENS
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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address: Ministry of Transport and Communication
Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. Box 70360
GR 166 10 GLYFADA
Greece
Telephone: +30 210 891 6000
Fax: +30 210 894 7101
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AFS: LGACYAYC
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E-mail: d4@hcaa.gr
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2. AIS Division

Postal address: Ministry of Transport and Communication
Civil Aviation Authority
Area Air Navigation Department
Aeronautical Information Service Division (YEP/E1)
P.O. Box 70360
GR 166 10 GLYFADA
Greece
Telephone: +30 210 997 2706
+30 210 997 2255
Fax: +30 210 975 0757
Telex:
AFS: LGGGYNYX
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E-mail: yepe1@otenet.gr
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3. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: HCAA
Area Air Navigation Department
AIS Division
PO Box 73751GR
16604 Helliniko
Greece
Telephone: +301 9694521
+30 210 997 2253
Fax: +301 9750757
+301 9600552
+301 9972252
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AFS: LGGGYNYX
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E-mail: yepe1@otenet.gr
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Airports of Entry (AOE)

Designated International Airports in Country

Airport M R A N E
           

The categories of airports are:

M-Major

International airports of entry and departure where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are carried out, and which are open to scheduled and nonscheduled flights.

R-Restricted

International airports of entry and departure at which the formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are made available on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.

A-Alternate

International airports specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing.

N-Nonscheduled

International airports at which approval may be granted, provided the prescribed prior notice is given, for international nonscheduled flights only; no other form of international operation is permitted.

E-External

International airports of entry and departure for international air traffic located in an administered territory, where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are available.

Airport Links

     Greek Airports

     World Aero Data -- Greece Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

     Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     1. Private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes need not obtain prior permission.

     2. Nonscheduled commercial flights landing for commercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Civil Aviation Authority, P.O. Box 73751 GR-166 04 Hellenikon, Greece (Telegraphic Address: AERO POLIT ATHINAI; Telex: 214444 LGACGR) at least 15 days in advance of departure. All applications must include:

       a. Full name and address of operator.

       b. Nationality, aircraft type and registration marks.

       c. Date and time of arrival at and departure from each airport of entry.

       d. Route of flight.

       e. Purpose of flight.

       f. Number of passengers and type and amount of cargo.

       g. Copy of the charter contract.

       h. For inclusive tour flights, the passenger price, complete flight routing, complete tour duration, and air operators certificate.

     3. Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. (90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries.) For additional information consult Consular Section of the Embassy of Greece, 2221 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/939-5818 or 5800) or nearest Consulate: CA (310/826-5555 or 415/775-2102/4), GA (404/261-3313), IL (312/335-3915 or 17), LA (504/523-1167), MA (617/543-0100), NY (212/988-5500) or TX (713/840-7522).
www.greekembassy.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

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4. Special Notices

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Updated:
20041109

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International