Argos Airport

The closure was a result of military consolidation. The Hellenic Army Aviation, which operated the airfield, restructured its assets and concentrated operations at larger, more modern bases. The Argos airfield became strategically redundant and was decommissioned.

The site is abandoned and in a state of disrepair. The runway, taxiways, and aprons are still visible but are heavily cracked, weathered, and overgrown with vegetation. The former military buildings are derelict and have been vandalized. The land is unofficially used by locals for various recreational activities such as model aircraft flying, drone piloting, and informal driving practice. Some surrounding areas have reverted to agricultural use.

The airfield was originally constructed by German occupation forces during World War II for the Luftwaffe. After the war, it was taken over by the Hellenic Armed Forces and became a key base for the Hellenic Army Aviation (Στρατός Ξηράς). It primarily handled light observation aircraft (like the Cessna L-19 Bird Dog) and helicopters for training, transport, and reconnaissance missions. It served as a vital army aviation hub for the Peloponnese region for several decades.

There are no official or credible plans to reopen the airport. Over the years, there have been sporadic local discussions and proposals to redevelop the site into a commercial airport to serve the tourist-rich Argolis region (home to Nafplio, Mycenae, and Epidaurus). However, these ideas have never progressed due to the significant financial investment required to rebuild the infrastructure and the economic unfeasibility given the relative proximity to Athens International Airport (ATH) and Kalamata International Airport (KLX). The site remains in a state of indefinite abandonment.