Athens Funnelled Its Island Helicopters Into a Bottleneck – Then Closed It NOTAM A1784/26, effective 02 June–02 September 2026, sharply throttles movements at the two heliports — Profarta (AD 3.19) and Mpota Profarta (AD 3.70) — that launch an estimated 80% of Greece’s island rotary traffic. The official justification — “increased traffic” at Athens (LGAV)…
A1784/26 NOTAM Q) LGGG/FPXX/IV/NBO / AE /000/999/3756N02357E A) LGAV B) 2026-06-02 04:00 C) 2026-09-02 16:00 E) DUE TO OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS CAUSED BY INCREASED TRAFFIC AT ATHINAI ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS AD, HELICOPTER MOVEMENTS TO/FROM PROFARTA (AIP GREECE AD 3.19) AND MPOTA PROFARTA (AIP GREECE AD 3.70) HELIPORTS ARE LIMITED AS FOLLOWS: MON-SUN: SR – 0530 MAX 5…
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Context: Heliports and the 700′ limit The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) publishes procedures in its Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) for helicopters operating from private heliports south of Eleftherios Venizelos (LGAV). A safety study prepared for the Athens air‑traffic service describes the procedures. Helicopter pilots departing or arriving at heliports such as Koropi must cross…
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LGAV Reduces Arrival Capacity by 25%, Causing Widespread Delays Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” is currently experiencing significant flight delays following a decision by Air Traffic Control to reduce the hourly arrival capacity by approximately 25 percent. The measure came into effect on September 25, 2025, and has already led to widespread disruptions for airlines…
Helicopter flights can be an unforgettable experience, whether for sightseeing, transfers, or business travel. But not every operator follows the same standards of safety and legality. Around the world, “grey charter” flights and questionable practices continue to put passengers at unnecessary risk. So how can a passenger, who isn’t an aviation expert, spot red flags…
Athens, Greece (20 August 2025) Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has renewed its call for sweeping reforms across the EU’s air traffic control (ATC) system, following a disruptive equipment failure at Athens ATC Centre on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, which resulted in delays to 12 of its flights and impacted over 2,000 passengers (Ryanair Corporate). Cumulative…
After years of dormancy, Sparti Airport is poised to reemerge as a dynamic aviation hub, backed by a strategic vision that intertwines training, entrepreneurship, and regional development. A new partnership between the Municipality of Sparta and the aviation company SUPERIOR AIR signals a transformative chapter not only for the airport itself but for the wider Peloponnesian…
Please be advised that when departing from locations situated below Athinai TMA, such as private heliports, landing sites, or airports like LGMG and you intend to transition through Class G airspace (which extends up to 1000′ AGL), your flight must remain entirely within Class G airspace for the duration of that phase unless of course…