Andravida Air Base (LGAD)
Medium airport · Andravida, Western Greece, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Andravida Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGAD |
| IATA | PYR |
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°55'15" E 21°17'33" 37.92070, 21.29260 |
| Location | Andravida, Western Greece, Greece |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 10,299 ft (3139 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Andravida Air Base at a glance
Andravida Air Base is a medium airport in Andravida, Western Greece, Greece, known to airline systems as PYR. The field elevation of 55 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGAD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 10,299 ft (3139 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGAD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Andravida Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport | LGRX | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos | LGZA | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Kefallinia Airport | LGKF | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Kalamata Airport | LGKL | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Aktion National Airport | LGPZ | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Andravida Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 55 ft field elevation of Andravida Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 29 airports and airfields we list for Greece — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Andravida Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Andravida Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Andravida Air Base is LGAD, and its IATA code is PYR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Andravida Air Base above sea level?
Andravida Air Base sits at an elevation of 55 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Andravida Air Base located?
The airport lies at 37.9207, 21.2926 — in Andravida, Western Greece, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport, about 28 km away.
Does LGAD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGAD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Andravida Air Base?
Andravida Air Base has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 10,299 ft (3139 m) with a ASP surface.