Skiathos Heliport

Unknown. Due to the lack of public records, the reason for its 'closed' status cannot be confirmed. It was almost certainly a private heliport, and its closure (or the retirement of its code) would not have been a major public event. The reason is not related to a major accident, environmental issue, or military conversion. The most likely reasons are administrative, such as a change in hotel ownership, redevelopment of the land, or a simple de-registration of the ICAO code.

The exact coordinates (39.14462, 23.44039) point to the grounds of the Mandraki Village Boutique Hotel. There is no visible, disused heliport at this precise spot. However, a modern, fully operational helipad is located just 200 meters to the west on the property of the adjacent 5-star Elivi Skiathos resort (approximate coordinates 39.1458, 23.4385). This active helipad is used by the resort for private guest transfers. It is highly probable that the GR-0102 designation either mistakenly refers to this active helipad with an incorrect 'closed' status in databases, or it referred to a predecessor facility at the same location that has since been replaced and upgraded.

The heliport designated GR-0102 holds no major historical significance. It was a private helipad located in the exclusive Platanias/Koukounaries beach area, a region known for luxury tourism. Its operations would have been limited to private charters and helicopter transfers for VIPs and guests of high-end hotels, allowing them to travel directly to their resort from Athens or other islands. It served as a point of convenience for affluent clientele, rather than a piece of public transport infrastructure.

There are no plans or prospects to 'reopen' the specific heliport designated as GR-0102, as the code itself appears to be obsolete or erroneous. Helicopter services in the immediate area are fully active and available via the modern helipad at the Elivi Skiathos resort. Therefore, there is no functional need to reopen a defunct facility.