Elefsis Air Base (LGEL)
Medium airport · Elefsina, Attica, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Elefsis Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGEL |
| Elevation | 143 ft (44 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°3'50" E 23°33'22" 38.06380, 23.55600 |
| Location | Elefsina, Attica, Greece |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,985 ft (2739 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Elefsis Air Base at a glance
Elefsis Air Base is a medium airport in Elefsina, Attica, Greece. The field elevation of 143 ft (44 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGEL 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, 18/36, offers 8,985 ft (2739 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGEL 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 Elefsis Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanagra Air Base | LGTG | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | LGAV | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Skiathos Island National Airport | LGSK | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Nea Anchialos National Airport | LGBL | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Mykonos Island National Airport | LGMK | 172 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Elefsis Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 143 ft field elevation of Elefsis 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 Elefsis Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Elefsis Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Elefsis Air Base is LGEL, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Elefsis Air Base above sea level?
Elefsis Air Base sits at an elevation of 143 feet (44 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Elefsis Air Base located?
The airport lies at 38.0638, 23.5560 — in Elefsina, Attica, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tanagra Air Base, about 31 km away.
Does LGEL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGEL 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 Elefsis Air Base?
Elefsis Air Base has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,985 ft (2739 m) with a ASP surface.