Volos Army Airport

The designation 'Volos Army Airport' (GR-0101) and its associated limited civilian functions were rendered obsolete by the construction and opening of a new, dedicated civilian airport. Civilian air traffic was relocated to the newly built Nea Anchialos National Airport (IATA: VOL, ICAO: LGBL), which opened in 1993. This allowed the original airfield to focus exclusively on its primary military role.

The site is not closed or abandoned. It is a highly active and strategically important military installation. It continues to serve as the Nea Anchialos Air Base, home to the Hellenic Air Force's 111th Combat Wing. This wing operates advanced F-16C/D Block 52+ fighter jets and is one of the most significant air bases in Greece. The old ICAO code GR-0101 is a non-standard national identifier that is no longer in use; the active military ICAO code for the base is LGNA.

The site was never truly an 'Army' airport but has been a crucial Hellenic Air Force (HAF) base since its establishment. It is officially known as Nea Anchialos Air Base (ICAO: LGNA). Historically, it is the home of the 111th Combat Wing (111 Πτέρυγα Μάχης), a front-line fighter unit of the HAF. For decades, it has been a vital strategic asset for Greece and NATO, housing various generations of fighter aircraft. Prior to 1993, the military base handled limited and sporadic civilian charter flights for the tourist region of Volos and Pelion, operating in a dual-use capacity. The 'closure' refers specifically to the cessation of these civilian operations, not the closure of the military base itself.

None. There are no plans or prospects for reopening the site to civilian traffic. The region is now fully served by the modern Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL/LGBL), which is located approximately 26 kilometers southwest of the military base. The original site will continue to function exclusively as a secure military air base for the Hellenic Air Force.