Aktion National Airport (LGPZ)
Medium airport · Preveza, Epirus, Greece
Airport data
| Name | Aktion National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LGPZ |
| IATA | PVK |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°55'32" E 20°45'55" 38.92550, 20.76530 |
| Location | Preveza, Epirus, Greece |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,419 ft (2871 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aktion National Airport at a glance
Aktion National Airport is a medium airport in Preveza, Epirus, Greece, known to airline systems as PVK. The field elevation of 11 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LGPZ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 9,419 ft (2871 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LGPZ 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 Aktion National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport | LGIO | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Kefallinia Airport | LGKF | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport | LGRX | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport | LGKR | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Andravida Air Base | LGAD | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aktion National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11 ft field elevation of Aktion National Airport 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 Aktion National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aktion National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aktion National Airport is LGPZ, and its IATA code is PVK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aktion National Airport above sea level?
Aktion National Airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aktion National Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.9255, 20.7653 — in Preveza, Epirus, Greece, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport, about 86 km away.
Does LGPZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LGPZ 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 Aktion National Airport?
Aktion National Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 9,419 ft (2871 m) with a ASP surface.